Hana Nguyen – A Leading Expert in Vietnam’s Dried Fruit Industry

Leveraging advanced freeze‑drying, soft‑drying and cold‑drying technologies to deliver premium, clean‑label tropical fruit ingredients for global B2B partners.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector achieved a record $8.56 billion** in export revenue in 2025 – a year‑on‑year increase of 19.8%. The momentum has carried strongly into **2026**, with the industry targeting the **$10 billion milestone this year. In the first five months of 2026 alone, fruit and vegetable exports reached an estimated $2.98 billion, up 29.4% from the same period in 2025.

Behind this impressive growth is a deeper story: the shift from fresh commodity exports to value‑added processed products. In 2025, Vietnam’s processed fruit and vegetable exports surpassed $2 billion for the first time, rising 42.1% from the previous year. In the first four months of 2026, processed goods accounted for 35.82% of total fruit and vegetable exports, up significantly from 29.33% in the same period of 2025. This structural shift signals growing global demand for Vietnamese dried fruit ingredients – and the opportunity for B2B buyers to partner with manufacturers who have mastered the art and science of preservation.

At the forefront of this transformation is Hana Nguyen.

A Leader’s Path: Mastery of Advanced Fruit Drying Technologies

Vietnam is home to dozens of dried fruit manufacturers, but few have invested as comprehensively in advanced preservation technologies as Hana Nguyen. The company’s expertise spans three distinct drying platforms, each tailored to different industrial applications:

Freeze Drying (Lyophilisation): The Gold Standard

Hana Nguyen has perfected freeze‑drying – the most advanced fruit preservation method available today. The process quickly freezes fresh fruit to -40°C, then places it in a vacuum chamber where frozen water sublimates directly from ice to vapour, skipping the liquid phase entirely.

This gentle technology delivers outcomes that matter to B2B buyers:

• >95% nutrient retention – research shows freeze drying preserves up to 97% of vitamins, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds, including heat‑sensitive nutrients such as vitamin C. Fresh mangoes contained 5.57 mg/g ascorbic acid; freeze drying retained 3.13 mg/g, while convective drying reduced the content to just 1.21 mg/g.
• No preservatives needed – extremely low moisture (<4%) and water activity (<0.25) create a naturally stable product with a 24‑month shelf life, requiring no cold chain logistics.
• Superior colour and flavour retention – greater colour retention has been observed for freeze‑dried products compared to products dried using other methods.
• Reduced logistics costs – up to 90% lighter than fresh fruit, freeze‑dried products lower shipping weight and container freight expenses.

Soft Drying (Low‑Temperature Cold Drying): Clean‑Label Chewy Textures

For soft‑dried fruits, Hana Nguyen employs energy‑efficient heat‑pump drying at temperatures between 55‑65°C – far lower than conventional hot‑air dryers. This approach preserves natural colours, creates the perfect chewy, pliable texture, and eliminates the need for added sugar or SO₂. Soft‑dried mango, pineapple, guava, jackfruit, dragon fruit, passion fruit, banana and pomelo peel are all offered with no artificial additives – ideal for clean‑label snack and bakery applications.

Cold Dried Powders: Natural Colours and Functional Ingredients

Hana Nguyen’s cold‑dried powder line (beetroot, carrot, purple yam / ube, purple sweet potato, whole and peeled green banana) uses low‑temperature air drying followed by fine milling. This technique preserves intrinsic colours and bioactive compounds, allowing buyers to replace synthetic food colorings with clean‑label, plant‑based alternatives.

While freeze drying carries higher upfront costs – recognised as the most expensive dehydration method – the long‑term value (extended shelf life, reduced logistics, premium market positioning) makes it the technology of choice for global buyers seeking high‑quality, clean‑label dried fruit ingredients.

Sourcing Expertise: The Vietnam Fruit Map Advantage

Vietnam’s fruit-growing regions are vast and diverse, and Hana Nguyen has built deep, direct relationships with farming cooperatives across the country. By sourcing from multiple regions, the company ensures year‑round supply, harvest flexibility and consistent product quality.

• Durian: Vietnam’s durian exports are projected to reach approximately $3.86 billion in 2025**, accounting for over 45% of total fruit and vegetable export value. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, durian exports soared 230% year‑on‑year to about **$221.7 million.
• Mango: The global dried mango market was valued at approximately $1.0‑1.2 billion in 2025 and is growing at a CAGR of 6.2‑7.6%. Vietnamese mangoes from the Mekong Delta are prized for their high brix (natural sugar) content and minimal fibre.
• Dragon Fruit: Once Vietnam’s leading fruit export (earning $1.3 billion in 2018), dragon fruit remains a key commodity, with Vietnamese varieties accounting for 90% of China’s imported dragon fruit.
• Coconut: Coconut exports surpassed dragon fruit for the first time in 2025, earning over half a billion USD.

Hana Nguyen’s supply chain extends across the Mekong Delta and Central Highlands, ensuring that buyers receive consistent, high‑quality raw materials regardless of seasonal fluctuations.

Global Market Growth: Why Freeze‑Dried Ingredients Are in High Demand

The global market for freeze‑dried fruits and vegetables has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $41.74 billion in 2025 to $44.77 billion in 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The market is projected to reach $62.59 billion by 2032, driven by consumer demand for clean‑label, shelf‑stable, nutrient‑dense ingredients.

At the same time, the global dried fruit and vegetable market is forecast to grow from $88.2 billion in 2025 to $192.2 billion by 2035, with an annual growth rate of 8.1%. For B2B buyers, these figures signal a sustained opportunity: food manufacturers, snack brands and ingredient suppliers are increasingly turning to advanced dried fruit formats to meet consumer expectations for natural, minimally processed foods.

Certifications, Quality Assurance and B2B Services

Hana Nguyen operates a HACCP, FSSC 22000 and FDA‑registered facility. Every batch is accompanied by a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) covering moisture content, water activity, microbiology, and SO₂ testing – meeting the documentation requirements of importers in the US, EU, Japan, Korea and Australia.

For B2B partners, Hana Nguyen offers:

• Mixed container service – combine multiple fruits and formats (freeze‑dried, soft‑dried, powder) in a single 20ft or 40ft container, each in separate, labelled cartons.
• OEM / private label – custom packaging (stand‑up pouches, tins, cartons) with buyer branding; MOQ one 20ft container.
• Free sample program – 100‑200g free sample (buyer pays international shipping) produced using the same process as bulk orders.
• Lead times – production 7‑10 days after deposit, sea freight 18‑22 days to US West Coast (total 45‑60 days including customs clearance).

Frequently Asked Questions (B2B)

1. What makes Hana Nguyen a “leading expert” in Vietnam’s dried fruit industry?
   Hana Nguyen combines advanced freeze‑drying, soft‑drying and cold‑drying technologies with direct farm sourcing and international certifications (HACCP, FSSC 22000, FDA). The company’s focus on clean‑label, no‑added‑sugar, preservative‑free products meets the highest global standards for B2B buyers.
2. What is the MOQ for container orders?
   One 20ft container (≈5‑8 tons depending on product). Trial orders of 500‑1,000 kg are available at a higher per‑kg rate.
3. Can I receive a free sample before placing a container order?
   Yes. Hana Nguyen provides a free 100‑200g sample (buyer pays international shipping). The sample is produced using the same process as bulk orders and includes a preliminary COA.
4. Do your products contain added sugar or SO₂?
   Freeze‑dried and cold‑dried powders contain no added sugar and no SO₂. Soft‑dried products are available in sugar‑free or traditional 5% sugar versions – both without SO₂.
5. Can you customise cut sizes, mesh sizes or blends?
   Yes: slices (4‑8mm), cubes (10x10mm, 12x12mm), powder (60‑200 mesh), and bespoke fruit blends. Mixed containers combining multiple fruits are also available.
6. What payment terms do you accept?
   30% deposit T/T, 70% against copy of Bill of Lading. L/C at sight for long‑term contracts (≥6 months).
7. Are your products organic certified?
   Currently, Hana Nguyen is notcertified organic. Products are conventional, grown under Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and meet US and EU pesticide residue limits.
8. What documentation is provided for customs clearance?
   Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, phytosanitary certificate, COA (moisture, Aw, microbiology, SO₂‑free), and FDA prior notice for US shipments.