About

Resourcing Vietnam’s rich agricultural background, VIANCO has re-introduced spices into the community’s modern food culture. From organic farms, natural ingredients (such as Star Anise, Cinnamon, Ginger and Turmeric…) have been carefully selected, grinded and measured into spices for a perfected seasoning formulae that balances nutrition and flavour.

Since its smaller origins of the ‘Viet An’ spice shop in 1958, the Company has consistently retained the conventional values of using natural nutritious ingredients. The business has gradually evolved into a larger branch, known today as Vietnam India Joint Venture Enterprise (VIANCO). Though VIANCO has recently been changing and adapting, the original founders’ principles have always been the basic foundation of all processes.

Creating the first Vietnamese twist on traditional Indian curry, VIANCO has always creatively brought flavour to local meals. VIANCO Indian Curry Powder’s distinct aroma has a unique charm that enhances the rich authentic quality of every dish. More than half a century after its skyrocketing popularity, the company had the opportunities to create other equally impressive products such as the Mixed Spices Powder: Deer Brand-Five-Spice, Vietnamese Authentic Food Spices: Beef Stew, Phở, Bun Bo, and a sauces style of the original Curry Powder to Curry sauces, with others types as Satay, Char siu, … The selection additionally, expands into natural Whole spice ingredients such as Star Anise, Turmeric, Ginger and Garlic.

Company History

From humble beginnings in 1958, Việt Ấn spice powder foundry was established by its two founders, Mr. Châu Tư and Mr Hari. The founders took advantage of Vietnam’s abundant natural spices, utilising Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese knowledge and traditions as a basis, to create an unique local curry powder, five spice powder and beef stew powder. Their research in the following years added new products such as Vietnamese ‘Phở’ Beef Noodle Soup Base, ‘Bún Bò’ of Huế Condiment, Curry Oil Paste, Spicy Satay Paste,… thereby growing the family-run business into a co-operative in 1985. From 1985, Vietnam’s economy opened and expanded, the co-op become a limited liability corporation, thus paving the way for Viet An Company to enter a joint venture with an Australian partner company in 1989, and VIANCO Joint Venture Enterprise came into existence. Today, VIANCO has an extensive multi-faceted supply chain and a multi-channel distribution network supplying consumers, food manufacturers and food service industry stakeholders including top 5 instant food brands in Vietnam, fast food chains, export companies and contract manufacturing OEM for overseas companies.

1958
Small Spices shop Viet An means Vietnam-India Spices establised by the founder Mr Chau Tu
1965
Growing to a small manufacturing company
1970
Been Accredited by Vietnam Agriculture associate of Vietnam’s spices industry.
1985
Company Reopening after 1975 ending Vietnam War & being recognised by Vietnam Trade Mark of Viet An
1989
Joint Venture with Australian Company to establishing of Vianco-Viet An Joint Venture Enterprise to grow a bigger size company in order to develop both local and export market.
1992
First introducing Vietnam Spices’s product to EU, US market to expanding international market
2004
Accredit of ISO 9001- Quality of Control Management to keep a high quality product over the year.
2006
Been recognised as of Vietnam High Quality Product that voted by favourite consumers.
2009
Accredit to becomes one of Vietnam Key Quality Product Representative in food industry by Ho Chi Minh Agriculture Association
2020
Achieving of ISO 22000:2018 following HACCP program. Changed the brand identity

Company Vision and mission

VISION

  •       Deliver the quintessential taste of Vietnamese cuisines around the world
  •       Build VIANCO brand to become the brand that every family has at front of mind for natural, tasty and authentic spices, sauces and seasonings
  •       Develop VIANCO to become a trusted, professional and sustainable spice supplier to the food industry – both consumers and businesses

MISSION

  •       Produce wholesome & tasty solutions to cooking and cusisines
  •       Bring convenience, safety, and added value to customers
  •       Build a professional, dynamic, and equitable working environment for employees so that they can develop their potential and contribute to society
  •       Expand sustainable farming and sourcing that is environmentally friendly
  •       Participate in the development of human potential in the Food & Beverage industry for the long term.