responsAbility supports Nafoods in expanding sustainable fruit processing in Vietnam

Nghean/Zurich, 23 September 2025 – responsAbility Investments AG, a leading Swiss impact asset manager, has provided financing to Nafoods Group JSC, one of Southeast Asia’s leading fruit processing and export companies. The partnership will support the company in strengthening its core business and advancing its medium- to long-term growth strategy with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and resilience in global supply chains.

Headquartered in Vietnam, Nafoods is a vertically integrated agribusiness that operates across the entire fruit value chain from agricultural production and processing to international distribution¹. Its product portfolio includes not-from-concentrate (NFC) juices, purées, concentrates, individually quick frozen (IQF) fruits, dried fruits, and fresh fruit. Key processed fruits include passion fruit, dragon fruit, mango, kumquat and lychee. Nafoods serves customers in over 70 countries and works closely with local smallholder farmers to deliver fully traceable, high-quality products based on sustainable farming practices. As part of this support, Nafoods distributes disease-free passion fruit seedlings bred in its own nurseries, covering approximately 60% of the Vietnamese market for passion fruit seedlings.

Targeted financing to strengthen sustainable agricultural infrastructure

The financing provided by responsAbility will be used to finance both working capital as well as capital expenditure for the increase in processing capacity. The transaction is aligned with responsAbility’s investment mandate to promote sustainable food systems in emerging markets, reduce post-harvest losses, and support climate-resilient business models in the agriculture sector.

Nafoods sees partnership as strategic driver for growth

Nguyen Manh Hung, CEO of Nafoods Group, said: “This investment is an important source of additional capital, enabling us to be more proactive in capturing business opportunities and implementing the Group’s medium- to long-term growth strategy. The partnership with responsAbility not only provides financial resources but also reaffirms confidence in Nafoods’ sustainable vision. We believe this collaboration will create long-term value for our shareholders, customers, farmers, and communities.”

responsAbility driving impact through sustainable food systems and climate action

Simon Hummel, Co-Team Head of Sustainable Food Debt Sub-Saharan Africa at responsAbility, said: “With this financing, we are supporting a company that is contributing to food security, climate protection, and local economic resilience through innovative fruit processing, sustainable agricultural practices, and deep engagement with smallholder farmers. These are precisely the types of solutions we target with our investment strategy.”

Impact-led investment strategy with defined impact pathways

The financing is part of responsAbility’s climate-focused strategy, which invests in businesses that drive the sustainable transformation of agricultural and food systems. The goal is to promote more productive, resource-efficient, and climate-resilient farming models with measurable benefits for smallholders, ecosystems, and food security. The strategy focuses on reducing food loss, improving supply chain efficiency, and fostering innovation and biodiversity across the food system. Impact is tracked using internationally recognised indicators aligned with standards such as IRIS+, the 2X Challenge, and the Operating Principles for Impact Management.

About Nafoods Founded in 1995, Nafoods Group JSC is one of the leading fruit processors and exporters in the region. With a diverse portfolio including Fruit Juice/NFC, Puree, Concentrate, IQF, Dried Fruits, and Fresh Fruits, Nafoods currently serves customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, delivering high-quality, fully traceable products that meet the growing demands of global consumers.

¹All data, statistics, and statements related to Nafoods mentioned in the following text are provided directly by Nafoods.