Although Vietnam’s tra fish has emerged as the global leader in Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified tra fish production and steadily expanded its presence in premium markets, experts have advised aquaculture businesses and farmers to quickly adapt to the new, stricter ASC standards.
Overseas shipments of tra fish (pangasius) are expected to bring about US$1.54 billion in revenue this year, said Le Hang, deputy head of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP)’s training and promotion centre.