Discover the Top 9 Renowned Brands in Vĩnh Long

Vĩnh Long Ceramics epitomizes the fusion of aesthetic and cultural essence from the Mekong Delta. Crafted from clay and fired with rice husk—a common agricultural byproduct in the region—these ceramics boast natural hues, shaped meticulously by artisans' hands into exquisite pieces. Situated along riverbanks, the alluvial soil enrichment ensures stable production and competitive pricing, catering to local and international markets.

Vĩnh Long Ceramics emerged early, gaining traction since 1997. By 2002, the local community established the 'Vĩnh Long Ceramic Art Export Association' to bolster the craft village's products. In 2011, the collective label 'Vĩnh Long TERRA COTTA Red Ceramics' received certification from the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam, facilitating expansion and market outreach. Today, the association, with numerous members, continues to thrive, achieving remarkable success in Vĩnh Long's artisanal domain.

Bình Minh district is renowned for cultivating the most pomelos in Vĩnh Long, particularly the Năm Roi pomelo. The Năm Roi pomelo variety was discovered by Mr. Trần Văn Pomelo (1918 - 1990) from Mái Dầm village, now part of Phú Hữu A commune, Châu Thành district, Hậu Giang province. During his lifetime, Mr. Pomelo traded goods on the river. One evening, while sleeping on his boat near Tân Châu (a region in Châu Đốc, An Giang province during the French colonial period), he serendipitously found a fruit floating on the river. The fruit had green skin and golden-red flesh. Upon tasting it, Mr. Pomelo found it delicious and juicy. He brought the seeds back to his hometown of Phú Hữu (Mái Dầm market) for cultivation. Legend has it that fearing his descendants might pick the fruit and ruin the precious tree, Mr. Pomelo warned, 'Anyone who picks the fruit of Mr. Pomelo will get a beating with five rods.' Hence, the pomelo variety was named 'Năm Roi.' Năm Roi pomelo has been named so since then.

Currently, the largest pomelo-growing area in Bình Minh district is concentrated in Mỹ Hòa commune, covering an area of ​​1,200 hectares, with an annual yield of 40,000 tons. The fruit ripens from September to December of the lunar calendar. Năm Roi pomelo has very few or no seeds when ripe, thin skin, white pulp, soft flesh, abundant juice, slightly sour taste, and improves with age. With its robust development, the province has established the Năm Roi Pomelo Cooperative to provide opportunities for members to enhance productivity and supply quality products to the market. With Global GAP certification, Năm Roi pomelos from Mỹ Hòa are famous nationwide and exported to countries in Europe, America, and the Middle East. Anyone visiting Vĩnh Long without buying Năm Roi pomelos as gifts would be missing out.

Tam Bình, a district of Vĩnh Long, is blessed by nature with alluvial soil and year-round fresh water, ideal for cultivating various fruit trees. Tam Bình honey mandarin is renowned nationwide for its delicious and sweeter taste compared to mandarins from neighboring regions. Tam Bình has long been known for its specialized cultivation, and its honey mandarins feature rough skin, green and glossy peel, bright yellow flesh, sweet and refreshing taste, providing a delightful eating experience.

In late July 2013, Tam Bình honey mandarin was awarded the certificate of recognition as one of the top 50 famous brands in the country by the Brand Survey Program organizers in 2013. If you visit Vĩnh Long, you must taste the honey mandarins here; you will surely not forget their unique flavor! Tam Bình honey mandarins have been asserting their position in the agricultural sector, contributing to the prosperity of the province and the nation as a whole.

Established in 1994 and with over 20 years of experience, Ba Khánh Noodle and Pho has achieved success and reputation for itself. Located near Mỹ Thuận Bridge, it facilitates easy networking and trading with establishments within and outside the province. Ba Khánh Noodle and Pho has affirmed its position through the dedication of its founders, product quality, and consumer trust. From a production base in Vĩnh Long, Ba Khánh has now expanded to another production facility in the same area. Its market reach continues to expand, with distribution in 06 provinces and cities (Vĩnh Long, HCMC, Tiền Giang, Đồng Tháp, Cần Thơ, Bến Tre).

Currently, Ba Khánh has diversified its product range, including noodles, pho, banh canh, bun bo hue, banh hoi, and banh lot... In its development plan for 2015, Ba Khánh's production facility will introduce dry noodles, dry hủ tiếu,... to facilitate the expansion of the market in southern provinces.

Although Vĩnh Long is not a region known for fish sauce production, many brands have gained recognition in the market due to competitive prices and unique flavors. Familiar names include Hồng Hương, Đại Phát, Hòa Hiệp, and most recently, Gia Hỷ Fish Sauce with 60 degrees of protein content has made a significant impact. In 2014, this product was recognized as a typical Rural Industrial Product in the Southern region.

Gia Hỷ Fish Sauce is a renowned fish sauce brand in Vĩnh Long, a longstanding Vietnamese enterprise in the fish sauce processing and production industry. Gia Hỷ has been producing many delicious and pure products to serve everyone. It is the only brand in the market committed to using 100% natural ingredients, with production processes controlled by the ISO 22000 food safety management system.

The Ri6 Durian brand in Vĩnh Long province has surpassed many other durian brands in other regions thanks to the characteristics of Ri6 durian rice: shiny yellow color, small seeds, dry texture, non-sticky, rich sweetness, and fragrant aroma. It is named Ri6 Durian as it is the result of the breeding efforts of Mr. Sáu Ri in Phước Định hamlet - Bình Hòa Phước commune - Long Hồ district - Vĩnh Long province in 1990.

Ri6 Durian has consistently won awards at the 'Southern Fruit Contest' organized by the 'Southern Fruit Research Institute' and awards from the 'Mekong Delta Agriculture Fair'. In 1999, when Mr. Sáu Ri passed away, his eldest son Minh Trung thought of breeding Ri6 durian trees to sell to people on their relatively small land. From few to many, until now, every year, the Ri6 Durian seed production facility supplies around 70,000 Ri6 Durian seedlings to the market in the Southwestern region, but still cannot meet the demand for seedlings from buyers. Minh Trung plans to develop many more varieties of Ri6 durian to meet the requirements of orchard owners.

Across Vĩnh Long province, the area of sweet potato cultivation is about 12 hectares, with Bình Tân district accounting for the majority. Mentioning Bình Tân sweet potatoes is mentioning a type of sweet potato with a sweet, chewy, and fragrant taste, including various types such as Japanese purple sweet potatoes, white milk, white paper, pumpkin, turmeric sweet potatoes, and pearl sweet potatoes... On average, each hectare of sweet potatoes in Bình Tân yields nearly 30 tons per crop.

Sweet potato crops are gradually becoming a key agricultural export product in Bình Tân district (Vĩnh Long province). Thanks to sweet potatoes, many farmers have become millionaires, and poor households in the area have improved their living conditions. Currently, farmers in Bình Tân are implementing sweet potato cultivation and production according to Global GAP standards, aiming to build the “Bình Tân Sweet Potato” brand.

One of the distinctive brands that tourists cannot miss when visiting the Vinh Long river region is Mulberry fruit. Mulberry fruit originates from Cambodia and is extensively grown in Tra On district, Vinh Long province. The fruit is round, turning yellow when ripe, resembling the color of ripe mangoes, which is very appealing. Mulberry fruit has a sweet or sour taste depending on the variety, with a fragrant smell like mangoes. Despite being rustic, it tastes delicious and is very refreshing.

You will easily come across bustling roadside stalls selling Mulberry fruit when traveling along National Highway 1A in Vinh Long province. This indigenous fruit has created a unique charm and can be considered a specialty of the Vinh Long river region.