In order to provide passengers with diverse experiences while promoting Vietnamese agricultural products, VINACS continuously seeks and selects high-quality specialties from different regions to introduce to air travelers, thereby contributing to agricultural consumption and socio-economic development in local communities. A highlight of these efforts was the cooperation signing ceremony for the distribution of Hung Yen longan and agricultural products on August 20, 2025. This partnership demonstrates the preservation of the renowned longan variety and elevates it into the aviation service chain, from premium business lounges to 5-star international flights, opening a promising and sustainable pathway for both VINACS and Hung Yen’s signature specialty.
VINACS and VINAGRI Vietnam sign a Cooperation Agreement for Hung Yen longan supply
At the 2025 Hung Yen Longan and Agricultural Products Promotion Conference, provincial leaders, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, local authorities, and numerous domestic and international producers, processors, and distributors gathered to promote Hung Yen’s agricultural brand, connect supply and demand, and expand consumption both in Vietnam and abroad.
Within the framework of the conference, delegates visited exhibition booths, tasted fresh longan and processed products, alongside many other distinctive specialties of Hung Yen. The event provided an opportunity to highlight the province’s production potential, reaffirm its position as Vietnam’s “longan capital,” and foster sustainable cooperation between farmers, cooperatives, enterprises, and distributors.
Signing ceremony between VINACS and VINAGRI Vietnam
The highlight of the event was the signing ceremony between VINACS and VINAGRI Vietnam Co., Ltd. Under this agreement, VINAGRI will become the official supplier of high-quality Hung Yen longan for VINACS. This marks not only VINACS’s commitment to enhancing its service quality but also contributes to promoting and spreading the essence of Vietnamese cuisine to both domestic and international travelers.
The receiving procedure of Hung Yen longan at VINACS
At VINACS, the inspecting and receiving procedure for Hung Yen longan is carried out under a strict method to ensure absolute food quality and safety.
Upon receipt, warehouse staff verifies all accompanying documents against the actual quantities delivered. At the same time, Quality Control staff conduct a thorough inspection of the longan, ensuring freshness, proper color, characteristic aroma, absence of defects, and the availability of complete certificates of origin and quarantine clearance.
VINACS Quality Control staff jointly inspect longan with the supplier
Packaging and labeling are carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with preservation and transportation standards. Once approved, the products are recorded into the warehouse management system, categorized, and stored in designated cold-storage areas to maintain freshness and flavor.
All relevant documents are fully archived, with data updated in real time to support management and regular inventory checks. This process ensures strict quality control from the very first stage, elevating the value of Hung Yen’s specialty when served to passengers in business lounges and on premium flights.
The essence of Hung Yen longan through VINACS chefs’ hands
Hung Yen longan is not just an ingredient; it comes alive in the hands of VINACS chefs, where tradition blends with modern creativity.
At VINACS, the preparation of Lotus Seed Longan Sweet Soup is carried out with great care, from the selection of ingredients to internal evaluation before being served to passengers.
Ingredients include premium dried lotus seeds, soaked, de-cored, and quality-checked, as well as fresh longan with thick, crunchy, aromatic pulp.
After preliminary processing, lotus seeds are simmered with pandan leaves until tender, then cooked in a standard sugar syrup. The longan pulp is skillfully separated and stuffed with the lotus seeds to form delicate “sweet pearls.” The mixture is lightly thickened with diluted tapioca starch and boiled again for consistency.
Longan pulp inspected during preliminary processing
The result is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of longan, the nuttiness of lotus seeds, and the natural fragrance of pandan leaves that are best enjoyed chilled.
Before serving, VINACS’s internal quality control team evaluates the dessert on flavor, presentation, and food safety standards.
Lotus Seed Longan Sweet Soup prepared by VINACS chefs
Thanks to this meticulous process, the dish is not just a traditional dessert but a proud symbol of Vietnamese culinary heritage, reaching new heights in aviation dining.
“Taste of home” from Hung Yen wins customers’ hearts
From Hung Yen’s orchards to premium business lounges, VINACS has infused creativity and cultural pride into the authentic flavors of Vietnam. Here, passengers are treated to carefully selected Hung Yen longan at Huong Chi terra, delicately crafted by VINACS chefs. Beyond delivering freshness, the product also serves as a tribute to local culinary traditions, enjoyed in an elegant, luxurious setting.
On Bamboo Airways flights, boxes of Hung Yen longan prepared by VINACS are gifted to hundreds of passengers traveling southward. These small yet meaningful gifts embody the warmth of family reunions after long journeys, leaving passengers with cherished memories.
The harmony between traditional delicacies and international culinary standards brings passengers unique experiences before every journey, while spreading the values of Vietnamese cuisine to global friends.
This is VINACS’s commitment: to create exceptional in-flight experiences and proudly showcase the richness of local cuisine to both domestic and international travelers.
Airline cabin crew offering Hung Yen longan to passengers
With continued innovation and development, VINACS and Hung Yen province promise to further extend the reach of Vietnamese specialties, accompanying passengers on every journey and reinforcing the presence of Vietnam’s culinary heritage on the world aviation map.