RECAP | Movie & Discussion Night:
“From Farm to Fork: Uncovering the Shrimp Value Chain”
Behind every Vietnamese shrimp lies a complex value chain navigating both opportunities and growing challenges in the era of sustainability and digital transformation. The conversation is no longer only about increasing production — it's about how the industry can adapt, innovate, and grow more sustainably for the long term.
On May 15th, Empower Youth4Food Vietnam Chapter, together with RYNAN Technologies Vietnam, ShrimpTech Vietnam, and the support of Agriterra, successfully organized the Movie & Discussion Night at RYNAN Technologies, Vinh Long. The event brought together over 60 participants — farmers, young professionals, and students from Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Tra Vinh, Dong Thap, Ca Mau, and across the Mekong Delta region.
Through the short documentary "From Farm to Fork", participants explored how a modern shrimp value chain is being shaped through optimization, innovation, and sustainable farming approaches — where productivity goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility and long-term impact.
From Screen to Conversation — Exploring the Modern Shrimp Value Chain
Panel Speakers
Mr. Dang Pham
Mr. Mai Chung
Global Aquaculture Director at RYNAN Smart Aquaculture
APAC Regional Manager for Aquaculture Feed Additives at ADM Animal Nutrition
Mr. Duong Nghia
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Huy
Media Manager at Vietnam Fisheries Magazine
Young Farmer, Representative from Toan Thang Cooperative
Panel discussion
Together, the speakers explored key questions shaping the future of the industry:
What are the differences between traditional aquaculture models and sustainable aquaculture ecosystems?
How can technology help address environmental challenges, disease management, and production efficiency sustainably?
What kind of workforce will the aquaculture industry need in the future?
How can young professionals contribute to digital transformation and innovation in aquaculture?
And how can Vietnamese aquaculture products strengthen their competitiveness through quality, branding, storytelling, and uniqueness?
Beyond technology itself, the discussion highlighted the growing importance of multidisciplinary collaboration within the industry. Speakers emphasized that the future workforce of aquaculture will require not only technical expertise, but also adaptability, communication skills, systems thinking, and the ability to work across sectors and cultures.
“Sustainable aquaculture should not only focus on advanced technologies, but also on creating solutions that are practical, economically feasible for farmers, and aligned with local livelihoods in the long term.”
— Dang Pham, Global Aquaculture Director, RYNAN Smart Aquaculture
The conversation also opened up reflections on education quality, international exposure, industry–youth connection, and the importance of creating more opportunities for young people to engage directly with real-world challenges and innovations in the sector.
The event concluded with an open networking space bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds across Vietnam’s sustainable aquaculture ecosystem from farming communities and businesses to media, sustainability, education, and technology sectors.
Event Recap
Key Message
More than just a movie screening or panel discussion, the event became a meaningful space for interdisciplinary connection, bringing together diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise to inspire a shared vision for sustainable aquaculture and food systems. We believe that when young people are empowered with knowledge, real-world exposure, strong networks, and an ethical mindset, they can become a driving force for a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable future for Vietnam and beyond.