On March 21, 2025, lecturers and students from the Food Science and Technology (FST) program at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) participated in a field trip to the Nutifood dairy factory, one of the leading companies in the nutrition and food industry in Vietnam, located in Hung Yen Province. This activity aimed to help students connect theoretical knowledge with real-world production practices, while also providing opportunities for networking and engagement with industry partners.
The USTH delegation was warmly welcomed by Mr. Le Van Huy, Factory Director; Mr. Bui Dang Dat, Head of Quality Management; and the company’s HR representative. Representing USTH were Dr. Pham Hoang Nam, Head of the Food Science and Technology Department; Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Huyen, lecturer of the FST program; MSc. Nguyen Phuong Ngan, representative of the Student Affairs Office; along with final-year FST students.
During the visit, students gained insights into the company’s history, operational processes, and strict quality standards across production stages, including raw milk reception, sterilization, packaging, warehousing, and product distribution. In addition, students had the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with company representatives, clarify questions related to their field, and tour the production facilities at Nutifood. At the end of the visit, the group also experienced a variety of the company’s products, including jelly and packaged fresh milk.
On behalf of Nutifood Hung Yen factory, Mr. Le Van Huy expressed his pleasure in welcoming USTH lecturers and students. He emphasized that the visit provided a valuable opportunity for students to gain exposure to a real working environment, thereby supporting their future career orientation. He also expressed confidence that this visit would serve as a foundation for stronger collaboration between Nutifood and USTH in training and developing high-quality human resources.
During the working session, Mr. Bui Dang Dat shared insights into the company’s 25-year journey of establishment and development, as well as its vision, mission, core values, and key product lines. He also highlighted the critical role of quality control processes throughout the production chain, which are essential for ensuring operational efficiency, reducing waste, and maintaining product quality for consumers.
From USTH’s side, Dr. Pham Hoang Nam highly appreciated the scale and modernity of Nutifood’s production lines and expressed sincere thanks to the factory’s leadership for facilitating this meaningful and beneficial field trip.
This visit not only provided valuable practical knowledge for Food Science and Technology students but also strengthened the connection between USTH and industry partners, contributing to the goal of training high-quality human resources for Vietnam’s food industry.
Nutifood is proud to be a Vietnamese nutrition and food company, currently operating six factories equipped with advanced production technologies and a nutrition research center in Sweden. Today, Nutifood is widely recognized for its diverse range of nutritional dairy products, catering to various age groups and dietary needs. The company also represents a symbol of Vietnam’s dairy industry, not only delivering high-quality products but also contributing to community development through programs such as School Milk and nutrition support for underprivileged and disabled children.
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