Leaders of Son La province visit the VFI food processing plant. Photo: Truong Son

The project commenced in April 2025, with a total investment of nearly 100 billion VND, and was completed after more than 6 months of continuous construction.

The factory covers an area of ​​5,000 square meters, with a designed capacity of 20 tons of raw materials per day and night; it is expected to consume more than 8,000 tons of fresh agricultural products annually, generating revenue of approximately 300 billion VND per year.

VFI food processing plant in Mai Son Industrial Park, Son La province. Photo: Nhat Minh

The facility is equipped with two technological lines, including vacuum frying and freeze-drying, to process crispy and freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, supplying the domestic market and aiming for export to markets such as Europe, Japan, and South Korea.

The factory's operation has created direct jobs for over 150 factory workers and indirectly for thousands of households in the fruit-growing region. This is an important step in enhancing the value of fruit trees – the province's main crop with an annual fruit production of over 500,000 tons.

Leaders of Son La province present flowers to congratulate VFI Production, Trade and Investment Joint Stock Company. Photo: Truong Son

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Cong, Vice Chairman of the Son La Provincial People's Committee, requested the company to continue operating efficiently, strictly comply with environmental regulations, ensure the rights of workers and fruit suppliers, and contribute to promoting the development of the province's agricultural processing industry.

The VFI Son La Food Processing Plant project is expected to contribute to expanding processing capacity, increasing the value of agricultural products, and promoting local industrial development.

Workers at the VFI Son La food processing plant during a production shift. Photo: Truong Son