Industrial catering trends
In the hot noon, workers of Hitachi Cable Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Tan Truong Industrial Park) took turns coming to the kitchen to receive their meals. The food and rice were hot, so everyone was eager for meals. Mr. Nguyen Thai Trang, who works in the assembly department, said that the meals at the company were like home-cooked meals, so he and many of his colleagues felt very secure. Each meal cost 25,000 VND, with a diverse menu, hygienic preparation, and no repetition, helping workers not get bored every time they had a meal.
Hitachi Cable Vietnam Co., Ltd. has signed a contract with a company specializing in providing meals for workers. That company is responsible for preparing food for the company's kitchen to process, ensuring "sticky rice, sweet soup" when it is time for workers to eat. Meal times are divided into shifts, starting from 10:30 to 12:00, so people coming to eat do not have to jostle, the kitchen space is always airy.
According to Mr. Le Van An, who works at the Dinh Vu Industrial Park Management Board, for a long time, businesses in the park have contracted with outside units to provide meals without cooking in their own kitchens. The contracts come with strict terms on quality and ensuring food hygiene and safety. The trend of industrial meals in industrial parks is currently very popular because it is convenient, saves costs and time for businesses.
Focus on food safety
In fact, there have been many unfortunate incidents surrounding the workers' kitchen. A typical example is the incident earlier this year when more than 2,000 workers at Tam Cuong Shoe Factory (Dinh Vang Company Limited, Vinh Am Commune) collectively stopped working. One of the main reasons for this incident was related to shift meals. Previously, in June 2024, more than 100 workers at Song Cam Shipbuilding Joint Stock Company (Hong Bang Ward) suffered food poisoning after having lunch.
Learning from such incidents, many businesses in Hai Phong have prioritized food safety. Large companies have signed contracts with reputable food suppliers with clear origins, and designed weekly and seasonal menus to ensure food safety and hygiene while improving nutrition. After the food is delivered to the business, samples are taken and stored according to the correct procedures to monitor and supervise quality.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thoi, Vice President of the Trade Union of Nissei Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Tan Truong Industrial Park) said that the company has 100% Japanese capital investment. Japanese leaders are very careful and concerned about workers' meals, so the procedures for workers' meals are strictly checked. Before the meal supplier comes to the company, all food used for that day's meals are inspected by the company to ensure clear origin and freshness. The food safety team takes samples of raw and cooked food and preserves them for 24 hours to serve as a basis in case of an incident.
Vice President of the Hai Phong City Labor Federation Nguyen Van Quyet said that currently, meals for workers in the city are worth VND25,000 or more. Many businesses take care of meals by increasing the value of 2 meals per month, worth VND50,000/meal to encourage and motivate workers in competition, creativity, and labor . The "3-party" monitoring mechanism (business, union, and workers) creates transparency, helping workers feel secure when eating.
According to Mr. Quyet, there are currently many businesses in Hai Phong providing industrial meals. However, businesses need to choose reputable and trustworthy addresses to ensure the health of workers. In the context of Hai Phong being one of the leading localities in the country in attracting FDI investment, the number of workers is increasing, the demand for collective meals is also increasing. Therefore, building a model of "safe and civilized kitchen" is not only an immediate requirement but also a long-term strategy.
Recently, the City Labor Federation has proactively guided grassroots unions to organize negotiations and dialogues with employers to include shift meals in collective labor agreements. Thereby, raising awareness and responsibility of enterprises in caring for the lives and protecting the rights of workers, while affirming the important role of trade unions in monitoring and managing the quality of meals for workers.
MINH NGUYENSource: https://baohaiphong.vn/cham-lo-tai-san-cua-doanh-nghiep-tu-bua-an-ca-518427.html
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