New Zealand food tempts local market

New Zealand Food Connection, the first of its kind in Vietnam, features a variety of premium wines, meat, and dairy products.

"Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's fastest growing markets," said Tony Martin, New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Vietnam.

The country is a fast-growing food and beverage market for New Zealand, particularly dairy products, which make up more than half of all of its exports to Vietnam.

Exports of New Zealand fruit and meat to Vietnam also saw strong growth last year.

The event was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 31, and goes next to Manila, the Philippines, on April 4.