Canada is currently one of Vietnam’s key export markets in North America, especially since the CPTPP Agreement came into effect. With strong purchasing power, a large multicultural community, and a rapidly growing sustainable consumption trend, Canada presents significant opportunities for Vietnamese businesses—particularly in agricultural and processed food sectors such as coffee, cashew nuts, black pepper, spices, dried fruits, organic products, and clean-label foods.
Canadian consumers increasingly prioritize products with clear origins, environmentally friendly practices, and certified safety and sustainability standards. This creates higher requirements in terms of standards, packaging, traceability, and market entry strategies—while also offering major opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to enhance product value and strengthen brand positioning.
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Friday, February 27, 2026
Format: Online via Zoom
Key Topics
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Overview of the Canadian food market and consumer trends
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Practical experience in exporting “green” agricultural and food products to Canada
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Product selection criteria from importers and retail systems
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Live Q&A session with experts
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1:1 networking via Zoom breakout rooms
Featured Speakers
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Mr. Keith Ippel – Co-founder & Co-CEO, Spring Activator
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Mr. Max Rivest – Founder, Rivae Design
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Ms. Sarah Goodman – Founder & CEO, Chiwis
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Ms. Suzie Yorke – Founder & CEO, Little Cacao Co.
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Mr. Neil Thomson – Co-founder, Laid Back Snacks
This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to:
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Gain a clear understanding of Canadian market requirements
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Strengthen sustainable export capabilities
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Connect directly with experts and potential partners
Join us to better understand the Canadian market requirements, enabling businesses to implement the right strategies, minimize export risks, and unlock sustainable trade and partnership opportunities between Vietnam and Canada.
About GEVA
The “Green Export Incubation and Acceleration through Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS)” Program is funded by the Swiss Government and co-managed by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam. The program is operated by KisStartup JSC from April 2025 to April 2026.
The project aims to enhance green export capacity (through the application of VSS) for Vietnamese businesses via a comprehensive series of training, consulting, incubation–acceleration, and international market connection activities to meet increasingly stringent global market requirements.
For further information, please contact:
Fanpage: GreenExport Vietnam
Website: https://greenexport.vn/vi
Email: hello@kisstartup.com
Hotline: (+84) 0392161403 (Mr. Hieu)
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