Bringing Vietnamese Agriculture Product to the Global Stage

An Giang Fruit-Vegetables and Foodstuff Joint Stock Company (Antesco), located in An Giang Province, proudly holds nearly 50 years of experience and is recognized as the first company in Vietnam to export frozen agricultural products to the global market. Since 2024, Antesco has emerged as a leading enterprise in terms of production volume for frozen processed agricultural goods, helping to elevate the presence and reputation of Vietnamese products in the international market.

Processing baby corn for export at the My An factory, under An Giang Fruit-Vegetables and Foodstuffs Joint Stock Company (Antesco)

Antesco has exported to more than 40 countries and territories

Mr. Nguyen Hoang Minh, CEO of Antesco, shared that the company specializes in the production and export of tropical fruits and vegetables such as dragon fruit, mango, baby corn, edamame, pineapple, passion fruit, and durian, with more than 95% of its output designated for export. Currently, Antesco’s products are present in over 40 countries and territories, with major markets including Europe (42%), North America (28%), and Asia-Australia (30%).

Antesco is the leading company in exporting products such as baby corn, green soybean, mango and dragon fruit, with its main focus on IQF and canned products. The company maintains long-term partnerships with numerous international clients. Mr. Nico De Cuyper, Supply Chain Director at Just Quality International (Belgium), shared: “Since 2010, Antesco has been a reliable partner, continuously innovating and expanding its product portfolio.” Mr. Alvin Chen, President of Godalls Food Inc (USA), praised Antesco’s long-standing commitment to innovation and social responsibility over the past 50 years.

In 2024, Antesco achieved revenue of over VND 1,400 billion. The company operates four factories—three in An Giang and one in Lam Dong—meeting international standards, with a total processing capacity of 75,000 tons per year and around 180 export containers per month. It has invested USD 25 million to build a modern facility equipped with technology from the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and has implemented electronic traceability systems for all of its products. With 25 high-capacity cold storage facilities, Antesco ensures optimal product preservation quality.

Notably, in 2024, Antesco received EDGE certification—a green standard for production facilities—and plans to announce compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards in 2025, making it the first Vietnamese enterprise in the agricultural processing sector to do so. The company is currently focused on building a sustainable supply chain for long-cycle fruits like mango, durian, and pomelo, while also developing circular agricultural production models.

With more than 2,000 employees, Antesco has produced around 45,000 tons of finished products since the beginning of this year, equivalent to nearly 100,000 tons of raw materials, creating jobs for over 20,000 people in contract farming areas spanning 10,000 hectares. The company’s supply chain partners with more than 6,000 farming households and cooperatives, with cultivating areas strictly controlled to meet international pesticide safety standards. In line with sustainable development goals, the company also allocates approximately VND 10 billion annually for social welfare activities within its supply chain.

Close Collaboration with Farmers

In the first six months of 2025, Antesco recorded VND 950 billion in revenue, increased more than 30% compared to the same period in 2024. Its export turnover has grown impressively—from USD 13.6 million in 2019 to USD 45.5 million in 2024—affirming Antesco’s leadership in Vietnam’s fruit processing and export industry.

Mr. Ho Van Mung, Chairman of the An Giang Provincial People’s Committee, remarked: “Antesco not only plays a vital role in developing the agricultural sector but also creates jobs for local workers, establishes stable farming areas, and boosts the province’s export revenue.”

Mr. Nguyen Hoang Minh, Antesco’s General Manager, added: “Our ambition is to bring Vietnamese agricultural products—especially those from An Giang province—onto global dining tables. We want our farmers to cultivate with peace of mind and enjoy prosperous lives.”

During a visit to Antesco’s factory and farming areas, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Mr. Le Minh Hoan praised the company’s development orientation and expressed hope that the enterprise would continue to embrace innovation and proactively align with major national strategies such as Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo. He emphasized that the application of science and technology, innovation in production models, and the role of the private economy will be key to sustainable development.

Guided by the philosophy “Be kind to farmers, be kind to customers”—a business principle inspired by Japanese people—Antesco is building its brand on strong farmer partnerships and social responsibility, contributing to the creation of a sustainable, globally competitive agricultural sector.

Source: HẠNH CHÂU