Canadian culinary specialties showcased to Vietnamese consumers

(CPV) – Canadian culinary specialties were featured at “Savour Canadian Delights” event in Hanoi on November 10th as part of Canadian food branding series.

The event showcased fine Canadian culinary specialties as part of the Embassy of Canada’s food branding activities to promote the best Canadian food products to Vietnamese consumers.

.Ambassador of Canada to Vietnam Ms Ping Kitnikone

Photos: Tuyet Trang

Photos: Tuyet Trang

Canadian premium products featured at the reception included Canadian fresh fish and seafood from both Atlantic and Pacific coasts (lobster, oyster, black cod, snow crab, salmon); beef, pork and canola oil from Alberta; fresh and dried fruits from British Columbia; and wine and beverage from Ontario.

Besides, wild-caught salmon from Canada’s Pacific coast and craft beer, for the very first time, were featured among other fine Canadian products.

Agri-food and seafood is an increasingly important component of the bilateral trade relations.

Last year, Canadian export of agri-food and seafood to Vietnam alone was valued at CAD357 million, up by nearly 50%./.

ATP