It is informed that a gold medal has been awarded to Vietnamese seafood products at the American Masters of Taste competition held recently in Northern California. The news is confirmed by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). It is also said that the winning products, distributed by the QDV USA, include Basa Vina Pearl Swai and Vina Blue Barramundi Fillets.
VASEP informed that the American Master of Taste, part of the Chefs in America Foundation, was created to recognise great American chefs and food quality in North America. It is true that the award was news for the Vietnam’s seafood industry, which saw exports and prices fall last year. The winning products were exported to 130 countries and territories last year, earning a total export turnover of US$1.34 billion, accounting for 31.5 percent of the total seafood export value for the year.
It is reported that in January this year, Vietnam’s total seafood export values has reached US$235 million, 9 percent higher than the same period last year. The QVD USA, along with its sister company QVD FOODS LTD, operates the only US Department of Commerce approved facilities in Vietnam, Serving more than 30 countries worldwide, it is one of the world’s leaders in catfish production and its headquarters is based in the US.
