The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on November 27.
It aimed to promote sustainable agriculture, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and support Vietnam’s Net Zero commitments.
“The value Nestlé brings is not only in production foundations but also in sustainability, sharing the same vision of green agricultural development as Vietnam,” said Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep.
Central to the partnership is the drive to advance regenerative, low-emission farming practices, said the food and beverage major.
Through support for farmers adopting regenerative methods, MAE and Nestlé aim to enhance the climate resilience and competitiveness of Vietnamese agriculture.
Nestlé will build on its sustainability initiative, the NESCAFÉ Plan, which already supports over 21,000 farming households, rejuvenated 86,000 hectares of coffee farms, and increased farmer incomes.
In particular, it aimed to enhance livelihoods and strengthen climate change adaptation capacity for farmers in vulnerable regions.
With the new MoU, Nestlé said it will expand training, technical assistance, and access to high-quality plantlets for coffee farmers, particularly in the Central Highlands, to help them adapt to the changing climate.
The partnership also aims to introduce and scale effective circular economy models across agricultural supply chains, improving waste management and resource efficiency.
Driving sustainable growth
Deputy Minister Nguyen added that he hoped Nestlé to deepen its support in Vietnam, given the growing potential of Vietnam’s coffee production.
Overall, the partnership aimed to increase the value and competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products through innovation, technological adoption, and the development of sustainable value chains.
It also aims to build governmental capacity and improve market access for small and medium-sized enterprises, especially within domestic agricultural value chains.
According to the firm, MAE and Nestlé will jointly organise seminars, workshops, and training programs to raise awareness of new legal frameworks and best practices in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.
These events will bring experts, policymakers, and industry leaders together to address key topics.
It hopes to “strengthen the capabilities and shift the mindset” of agricultural and environmental managers to align with new sustainable development requirements.
As part of the agreement, Nestlé will launch an internship program for agriculture students at Tay Nguyen University to cultivate the next generation of leaders in sustainable agriculture.
These goals reflected the Nestlé Group’s belief in Vietnam as a key growth driver in South East Asia.
“This agreement reflects our commitment to sustainable investment in Vietnam and reinforces Nestlé’s role as a strategic development partner. We are proud to work with the Government of Vietnam to build a sustainable, low-carbon economy and help shape a new generation of farmers that are empowered to transition to regenerative agriculture,” said Remy Ejel, CEO of Nestlé Zone Asia, Oceania, and Africa (AOA).
