2024年に開催された第2回ホーチミン市友好対話(Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue – FD)において、弊社代表が参加いたしました。本イベントはホーチミン市人民委員会が主催する国際的な規模の会議で、「産業転換:開発協力における経験と優先事項」をテーマに、各国の代表者が一堂に会し、持続可能な発展を目指した議論が行われました。
The ranking is conducted by the Financial Times (UK), a financial and economic newspaper, and Statista, a German market research firm. The aim is to identify the fastest growing companies in all sectors across the Asia-Pacific region.
Mr. Mori Kazuki, founder and CEO of Food Force, shared:
"I am filled with pride that our company has achieved this honor. It is a testament to our relentless efforts and commitment to delivering high-quality products. The recognition from prestigious organizations and experts demonstrates that Vietnamese cuisine is becoming more welcomed and appreciated in the Japanese market. This also serves as a great motivation for us to continue developing and expanding our business operations, while creating new opportunities in the future."
Morisho with finacial times ranking: high-growth companies asia-pacific 2022-2024
Currently, VietnamDeli distributes products to thousands of shops, restaurants and many large Japanese supermarkets such as Tachiya of Valor Group, Don Quijote, Lamu, A-Price ... The company also appears at 5 -star restaurants and hotels of Huge Company - a famous unit in the high -end F&B segment in Japan.
Established 7 years ago, Vietnamdeli has always persevered in pursuing the dream of "bringing Vietnamese cuisine on the dining table of Japanese families" through traditional dishes such as spring rolls, rolls, banh chung ... The product is "Vietnamese flavor - Japanese quality" (Vietnamese Taste - Japanese Quality). Accordingly, the products kept properly in Vietnamese traditional processing according to modern technology, strict processes under the supervision of Japanese experts.
Vietnamdeli is the first spring roll brand in Phu Tang to meet HACCP and JFS-B certificates for factories. JFS-B standard evaluates food safety management factors built and operated by the Japan Food Safety Association. HACCP standard applies to all food and beverage manufacturing industries. HACCP is required by many countries around the world to apply in the process of food production and processing.
Vietnamese cuisine to Japanese dining table: Vietnamdeli's challenge and future
Commitment to quality
According to Vietnamdeli President Kazuki, the biggest challenge was to clear the strict quality standards in Japanese supermarkets. "I think that the key to success is to create a brand that has the philosophy of" trust is a brand "and can trust customers."
The secret to conveying the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine
Vietnamese food can taste rich for some Japanese people because of using a lot of fish sauce and spices. However, VietnamDeli always strives to recreate the flavor of Vietnam in the best way so that Japanese people can understand and love Vietnamese cuisine. Currently, 90% of customers in restaurants in the commercial area and busy neighborhood operated by Vietnamdeli are Japanese and the percentage of customers coming back is also very high.
Overcoming Covid-19 pandemic
From 2022 to 2023, the world economy was influenced by Covid-19 pandemic, and Japan also fell into economic crisis. However, VietnamDeli continues to grow strongly.
Mr. Kazuki, General Director, said: "This is an extremely difficult period when the market witnessed the decline in shopping demand. However, we are fortunate to always receive the love and support of Customers for the product. Especially, the start of sales for large supermarkets has helped us significantly expand the market share of customers in Japan. "
Towards the steps further
However, President Kazuki said that Vietnamese cuisine has only begun to be known by the Japanese and need more efforts for more people to eat more often.
In the future, Food Force will focus on developing a restaurant chain to bring Vietnamese cuisine to more people, while promoting the need to buy Vietnamese raw materials at the supermarket. Currently, in addition to processing products such as dumplings, fish cakes, the company also set up a bread factory and distributing imported products from Vietnam such as pho, pho, tea, coffee. Moreover, Food Force cooperates with international partners to bring VietnamDeli to the international market, aiming to become a global brand in the near future.
Mr. Mori Kazuki, what inspired you to build a brand dedicated to Vietnamese cuisine?
Nearly 10 years ago, as the economic and cultural exchange between Japan and Vietnam grew stronger, the number of Vietnamese people coming to Japan to study and work increased rapidly, leading to a high demand for Vietnamese food. However, at that time in Japan, there were only a few small-scale production facilities, and the "supply could not meet the demand", which posed a difficult problem in terms of product quality. It would be difficult for the Japanese to accept if we continued with the spontaneous food production method with such uneven quality.
With my love for Vietnamese cuisine, I wanted Vietnamese dishes to be more and more present and regular on the tables of Japanese families. With the support of my wife, we put our heart and soul into building the Vietnamdeli brand with the thought that "What comes from the heart will touch the heart".
Japan is known as the world's most demanding market for food quality and safety. Have you found the secret to a Vietnamese company successfully conquering this market?
Applying modern production technology and strict processing procedures according to Japan's JFS-B management standards, Vietnamdeli's products ensure food safety and hygiene while still preserving the traditional Vietnamese flavor. Therefore, in a short time, the company's processed meat products, most notably Vietnamdeli's Gio Cha, have been present in nearly 2,000 retail stores, Vietnamese restaurants and major supermarket chains in Japan.
From the experience of working with supermarket partners, we have gradually improved our organization and production process. In July 2022, Food Force expanded its restaurant business with the first store in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. And less than a year later, in June 2023, the company had the opportunity to bring the next Vietnamdeli restaurant to Matsuzakaya, a high-end department store with the longest history in Japan and the world. This is a big step forward for us.
Vietnam and Japan have just upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. In the context of the increasingly bright prospects for bilateral relations, what are your plans for the future of Food Force and the Vietnamdeli brand?
VIETNAMDELI Company- Production and processing of quality Vietnamese spring rolls
As the CEO of MORISHO Group, I, Mori Kazuki, would like to share how Food Force Corporation and the VIETNAMDELI brand have achieved success within the framework of Japan-Vietnam business cooperation. Our goal is to become an economic and cultural bridge between the two countries. Being featured on VTV is a testament to the recognition and appreciation of our long-term efforts.
CEO Mori Kazuki and his wife Dang Mai Nhi
This achievement is the result of a combination of business strategy, cultural understanding, and a commitment to sustainable growth. MORISHO will continue to provide strategic advice and support to contribute to the development of the Vietnam-Japan relationship. Please continue to follow our activities and the future development of Food Force and the VIETNAMDELI brand.