Tristan Aboitiz, President and CEO of Aboitiz Foods, led the Aboitiz Group delegation in a recent meeting with His Excellency, General Secretary and President Tô Lâm of Vietnam, during the President’s state visit to the Philippines. The discussion centered on expanding cooperation across key areas, including agriculture, trade, investment, food security, and supply chain resilience.
Aboitiz Foods views Vietnam as a vital growth market for food and agribusiness, citing the country’s strong agriculture sector, capable workforce, and regional connectivity.
“We strongly believe that the economic relationship between Vietnam and the Philippines has significant untapped potential, especially in agriculture, food security, and sustainable development,” stated Tristan Aboitiz. The company remains committed to supporting long-term cooperation, investment, and shared growth between the two nations.
Since 2014, Vietnam has been a key growth market for Aboitiz Foods through Pilmico’s acquisition of Vinh Hoan 1 Feed JSC. Most recently, the company further strengthened its presence with a US$45-million feed mill in Long An Province that can produce up to 300,000 metric tons of livestock and animal nutrition feed annually—underscoring the company’s commitment to supporting Vietnam’s food security and agricultural growth.
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Aboitiz Foods recently strengthened its footprint through its US$45-million feed mill in Long An Province. The 3.8-hectare facility began operations in 2024 and can produce up to 300,000 metric tons of livestock and animal nutrition feed annually.
