Ho Chi Minh City, Nov. 12 -- As Vietnamese food exporters have rich raw material sources, better processing and deeper global supply chain roles, the prize is a bigger EU share, higher value and a stronger global position.

The EU is a top potential market for Vietnamese food, heard the 2026 Vietnam Food Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on November 11, held by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency and partners.

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) tariff cuts are opening doors. But the EU is also a market with a strict and frequently updated system of standards and regulations, especially in food safety, quarantine, traceability, environmental protection and sustainable development, experts said.

Compliance now runs from product quality th...