Identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in packaging for exported fruits.

The workshop "Improving Packaging and Packing for Export Fruits" will create a forum on the use of packaging and packing in Vietnam's export fruit industry.

On the morning of December 12th, in Ho Chi Minh City, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Post-Harvest Technology (VIAEP), the Vietnam Packaging Association (VINPAS), and My Lan Group organized a workshop on "Improving Packaging and Packing for Exported Fruits".

Delegates visit a packaging booth during the conference. Photo: Son Trang

The workshop was organized within the framework of the Vietnam Standards and Quality Program (GQSP Vietnam), funded by the Swiss Federal Department for Economic Affairs (SECO), aiming to promote trade, enhance competitiveness, and improve market access for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Vietnamese fruit industry.

The workshop serves as a forum for stakeholders in the fruit value chain to assess the current state of packaging and packing practices in Vietnam's fruit export industry. It also opens up opportunities for networking among participating entities and partners, fostering practical collaborations after the workshop.

With the participation of policymakers, industry associations, export businesses, retailers, logistics companies, technical service providers, and research institutes, the workshop aimed to identify key challenges and capacity constraints, while also recognizing opportunities for innovation and promoting the adoption of more advanced, safe, and sustainable packaging solutions.

Workshop "Improving packaging and packing for exported fruits". Photo: Son Trang .

Through technical discussions, experience sharing, and in-depth analysis from experts, the workshop aims to support Vietnamese fruit export businesses in improving product quality, meeting international market requirements, reducing post-harvest losses, thereby enhancing competitiveness and promoting the sustainable development of the industry.

The workshop included seven main topics: The crucial role of packaging in the export fruit value chain; the current state of Vietnam's packaging industry and technical gaps; technical requirements for export fruit packaging; solutions to support businesses in using packaging effectively; trends in innovation and sustainable packaging; application of coating materials to extend shelf life; and a discussion session: major questions and directions to promote the packaging industry, serving the export of agricultural products in general and high-quality fruits in particular.

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