🎄🌟 Christmas is coming and VNF brings you a meaningful “gift of knowledge” about the functions of chitosan! 🎁 📹 This video provides an overview of the beneficial functions of chitosan, from its antibacterial properties, coagulation and flocculation abilities, gel/film formation, biostimulation, wound healing, and finally, its highly effective bioadhesion, all are presented through the […]

A series of scientific insights on potential of shrimp co-products. Chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) is an oligomer of chitosan – polymer derived from the deacetylation of chitin. It originates from shrimp shells, a valuable by-product of the seafood processing industry. A study in Thailand demonstrated that COS at a concentration of 100 µg/mL significantly reduced kidney […]

💡 In previous infographics, we explored the beneficial functions of chitosan. So, how has chitosan been specifically applied in different fields? 🔍 Let’s start with the actions of chitosan in the animal husbandry industry. Explore the infographic below to learn more about how chitosan supports disease prevention & treatment, health enhancement, and growth promotion in […]

📅 On December 24th, 2024, VNF in collaboration with the Center for Information and Statistics on Science & Technology Information of HCMC (CESTI), organized the seminar “Production technology for value-added products (Protein hydrolysate, Chitosan, …) from shrimp farms and processing factories by-products” at HCMC Technology Transfer Portal. The event attracted over 100 participants both in-person […]

🤝 Following our earlier meeting in South Korea in late November 2024 and the Expansion Phase of the Shrimp Shell Upcycling Project, on December 14, 2024, VNF and Tepbac officially entered into a strategic partnership aimed at promoting sustainable solutions for shrimp farmers 🧑🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾. In the short term, both parties will focus on:1️⃣ Promoting the […]

💡 Do you know that chitosan is not only an eco-friendly natural polymer but also has the ability to form gel/film with antimicrobial properties, moisture retention, and biodegradability? 🌿 🔍 So, how does the mechanism of gel/film formation work, and what are its applications? Let’s explore through the infographic below to understand how chitosan dissolves […]

📢 On December 5th, 2024, IPSC and VNF co-hosted a sharing session to discuss the results and experiences of market expansions, as part of the Pioneering Enterprises Support Program*. The discussion welcomed representatives from AED, USAID, IPSC, VNF, Tien Thinh (Tien Thinh Co.,Ltd), Viet Trang (Viet Trang Handicraft), and consultants. 🗨️ Market development is inherently […]

💡 Do you know? Research shows that chitosan can reduce turbidity in drinking water by up to 99% thanks to its natural coagulation and flocculation properties.* But how does this process work? 🤔 🔍 Let’s explore the infographic below! As a natural polymer with a positive charge, chitosan excels in coagulation and flocculation processes, with […]

✨ Vietnam Food (VNF) is pleased to announce the seminar “PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS (PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE, CHITOSAN, …) FROM SHRIMP FARMS AND PROCESSING FACTORIES BY-PRODUCTS”,  take place at Techmart Daily, HCMC Technology Transfer Portal on December 24th, 2024. The seminar is part of the activities of the 2024 Technology Transfer, organized by the Department […]

📰 We are thrilled to have been featured in Vietfish Magazine, where we shared our 10-year journey of turning byproducts into valuable resources. This interview dives deeper into our mission and milestones, answering questions you may have had after reading “WHO IS VNF” post. The article highlights our early days of searching for the right […]