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Sustainability
EUDR 2026: How VinaCoffee Achieved Full Compliance
The EU Deforestation Regulation took effect in late 2025, requiring complete traceability for all coffee entering European markets. Here is how VCG built a compliant supply chain across 500 farms.
Mar 21, 20268 min readRead
Product
New Arabica Processing Line Opens in Binh Duong
VCG commissioned a state-of-the-art Arabica wet-mill and roasting facility in Binh Duong Province, adding 6,000 MT of annual processing capacity for the Japanese and Korean specialty markets.
Mar 14, 20265 min readRead
Product
Understanding Vietnamese Robusta Grading: S13, S16, S18
Screen size classification is the foundation of Vietnamese Robusta pricing. This guide explains the S13, S16, and S18 grading system, quality parameters, and which grade suits your manufacturing needs.
Mar 7, 20267 min readRead
Industry
Cold Brew Trend Drives Specialty Robusta Demand in Japan
Japan's cold brew coffee market grew 28% in 2025, and much of that growth is fueled by Vietnamese Robusta. We explore why Japanese manufacturers are turning to premium Robusta for RTD cold brew.
Feb 28, 20266 min readRead
Sustainability
VCG Achieves Triple Organic Certification: USDA, EU, and JAS
VinaCoffee Group has completed organic certification under USDA NOP, EU Organic, and Japanese Agricultural Standard simultaneously, unlocking premium markets across three continents.
Feb 21, 20265 min readRead
Industry
Coffee Price Forecast Q2 2026: Robusta Futures Analysis
With Robusta futures hovering near multi-year highs, we analyze the supply-demand fundamentals, weather risks, and speculative positioning shaping the market for Q2 2026.
Feb 14, 20267 min readRead
Product
Private Label Coffee Packaging Trends for Asian Markets
From drip bags in Japan to sachets in Southeast Asia, private label packaging formats are evolving rapidly. We cover the key trends shaping OEM coffee packaging across Asia in 2026.
Feb 7, 20266 min readRead
Industry
From Dak Lak to Osaka: The Journey of Vietnamese Coffee
Follow a single container of VCG Robusta S18 from cherry picking in the Central Highlands through processing, quality control, and shipping to its final destination at an Osaka roastery.
Jan 31, 20268 min readRead
Product
Why Vietnamese Arabica Is Gaining Specialty Recognition
Long overshadowed by Robusta, Vietnamese Arabica from Cau Dat and Son La is scoring 84+ on the SCA scale and turning heads at international cuppings. Here is what buyers need to know.
Jan 24, 20266 min readRead
Sustainability
Sustainable Sourcing: VCG's 500-Farm Cooperative Network
VinaCoffee Group works with 500 cooperative farms across the Central Highlands, combining fair pricing, technical support, and traceability to build a resilient and sustainable supply chain.
Jan 17, 20267 min readRead
Technology
AI in Coffee Quality Control: How VCG Uses Machine Vision
VinaCoffee Group has deployed machine vision AI at our Binh Duong facility, achieving 99.2% defect detection accuracy and reducing manual sorting labor by 60%. Here is how the technology works.
Jan 10, 20267 min readRead
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