HCM City (VNA) – Dutch food experts sharedtheir experience in building and managing food safety system at a conference inHo Chi Minh City on November 15.
The Netherlands is the world’s second-largest exporterof foodstuff and agricultural products and the biggest centre of food and farmproduce research.
The country’s industrial sector produces 80 percent ofthe equipment for its poultry processing and much of the world’s equipment toproduce cheese. The Netherlands is one of the biggest producers of technologytools for food processing.
As one of the five most competitive economies in theworld, the Netherlands is also a major distribution centre for Europe.Meanwhile, Vietnam and the European country have shared long-term cooperation,and the Netherlands is Vietnam’s second-biggest European trade partner.
Willem Schoustra, Dutch Trade Councillor in Vietnam,said the Netherlands has become one of the 10 leading investors of Vietnam. Thetwo countries share many similarities, as both are strong exporters of farmproduce, he said.
He stated the Netherlands hopes to share specialisedknowledge and technology in sustainable agricultural production with Vietnam.
As the honorary country of the Vietnam Foodexpo 2018,the Netherlands has introduced various food products and food processingtechnologies, giving business opportunities for Vietnam and regional markets.
Notably, the “Holland Pavilion” and several eventsthroughout the exhibition have created chances for the business community toaccess production and management models for high quality products.
Hardwick Tchale, an expert from the World Bank, said foodsafety is significant to Vietnam, due to rapid urbanisation and population. He saidVietnam should seek to evaluate food safety and risks, especially in big citieslike Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Experts at the conference recommended Vietnam considerfood safety one of the leading criteria for a product to be sold at home orexported.
At the same time, it is necessary to apply technologyin food production and processing, while encouraging producers to abide by foodsafety regulations, and strengthening communications to provide information tobusinesses and consumers in food safety.-VNA
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Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) 
