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The New Vietnam Shrimp Story: Resilience, Responsibility and Premium Potential

Modern shrimp farm in Vietnam
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This is an invitation-only session. Sponsored by GSFF.

Discover why Vietnam shrimp is ready for a stronger position in Europe’s premium seafood market. This side meeting will showcase how Vietnam’s shrimp sector is advancing through ASC certification, zero-antibiotics production, disease-resistant breeding and innovative farming models that respond directly to buyer expectations for quality, reliability and responsible sourcing. European buyers are invited to join an engaging discussion with experts and Vietnam stakeholders on the future of Vietnam shrimp, the opportunities for premium branding, and the partnerships needed to bring a new, high-value Vietnam shrimp story to the market.

Chairpersons /
Alfons van Duijvenbode
CBI
Alfons van Duijvenbode
Managing Partner
Alfons van Duijvenbode is Managing Partner at Globally Cool and External Expert at CBI, with more than 30 years of experience in international trade promotion, export strategy and sector development. He has worked in over 50 countries, advising companies, industry associations and public...
Tran Dinh Luan
Department of Fisheries and Surveillance of Vietnam
Tran Dinh Luan
Director General – Department of Fisheries and Surveillance of Vietnam
Mr. Tran Dinh Luan is the Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance (DFiS), Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Viet Nam. He holds a PhD in Aquaculture and has more than 20 years of experience in fisheries management and policy. Since his appointment as...
Mike Turenhout
Dutch Fish Importers Association
Mike Turenhout
Director
Mike Turenhout is Director of the Visfederatie/VIV representing the fish processing industry and wholesale sector in the Netherlands. He also serves as a board member of AIPCE-CEP, the European association for fish processors and traders. With a strong focus on policy and stakeholder engagement...
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12:45-13:00
Welcome and Introduction

Delivered by:
Alfons van Duijvenbode, External Expert, CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports)
Mike Turenhout, Director, Dutch Fish Importers Association (VIV)
Tran Dinh Luan, Director General, Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam

13:00-13:10
Performance and Developments of ASC-Certified Shrimp from Vietnam

Presented by Barbara Janker, Commercial Director Europe & APAC, Aquaculture Stewardship Council

13:10-13:15
Q&A
13:15-13:25
Impact Clusters in Vietnam: Towards Zero Antibiotics and Disease-Resistant Shrimp Breeding

Presented by Rogier Becker, Director Aquaculture & Agri-Food Programs, Larive International

Based on the following projects:
Mangrove high intensity farming (zero antibiotics)
Aquaculture genetics for sustainable shrimp farming

13:25-13:30
Q&A
13:30-13:45
Market Opportunities for Premium Shrimp

Facilitated by:
Alfons van Duijvenbode, External Expert, CBI
Mike Turenhout, Director, Dutch Fish Importers Association (VIV)

13:45-13:50
Closing Remarks

Delivered by Alfons van Duijvenbode, External Expert, CBI