Frequently asked questions
Questions international buyers commonly ask BLF. Specific terms are agreed per order, this website publishes no unapproved numeric commitments.
Ordering & MOQ
What is BLF and when was it established?
Bac Lieu Fisheries Joint Stock Company (BLF), established in 1991 and equitized in 2006. Head office: 89 National Road 1A, Hamlet 2, Gia Rai, Ca Mau Province. BLF operates 3 factories with a combined capacity of 35,000 tons/year and 800+ employees.
What are BLF’s core products?
Frozen vegetables for Japan, led by eggplant, zucchini and bell pepper, together with okra, sweet potato, green beans and sweet corn. The full catalog holds 85 SKUs including frozen fruit, value-added items, matcha & tea; shrimp is the traditional line with a brief section.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
MOQ varies by SKU and market. Please contact our sales team with your SKU and target market for specific terms, we do not publish one figure for all products.
Do you accept private-label OEM?
Yes. The Long An factory takes OEM work (frozen potato focus) and the Bac Lieu factory has an in-house R&D center for value-added and ready-to-cook items. Private-label specifications are agreed per project.
Samples
Do you provide samples?
Yes. Send a sample request via the Contact page with the SKU and delivery address; our sales team confirms terms and timing case by case.
QC & certifications
Which factories does BLF operate, and at what capacity?
3 factories: Bac Lieu (DL 240) at 10,000 tons/year, IQF vegetables, value-added items and R&D; Nha Trang (DL 179) at 10,000 tons/year, flagship IQF for Japan plus tea/matcha; Long An at 15,000 tons/year, frozen potato and OEM, in operation.
Which certifications does BLF hold?
BRCGS Issue 9 for all 3 factories. The Bac Lieu headquarters additionally holds HACCP and ISO 22000; the Nha Trang factory holds ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HALAL (JAKIM) and US FDA registration; the Long An factory holds ISO 22000 and HACCP.
What are the factories’ EU codes?
DL 240 for the Bac Lieu factory and DL 179 for the Nha Trang factory.
Do you test pesticide residues to Japanese rules?
Yes. The two-layer QC system, in-house laboratory together with SGS/Eurofins, tests residues against Japan’s Positive List; 100% of finished packs pass metal detection and X-ray.
How does traceability work?
Each lot is traceable from the partner field → harvest date → production line → export container. Raw materials come from the Lam Dong, Dak Lak and Gia Lai stations and highland farms at 900–1,500 m.
Can we visit the factories?
Visits can be arranged for partners and buyers. Contact our sales team or the Japan market contact to schedule.
How can I verify BLF's certifications?
Certificate numbers for each factory are published on the Factory page. Buyers can check current validity in the BRCGS Directory; copies of current certificates and the full capability dossier are provided on request via the Contact page.
Packing & logistics
What is the lead time for OEM orders?
OEM orders follow a 5-step process: receive samples & specifications → sample development & approval → process & quality standard design → trial production & feedback → mass production & delivery. Timing per step is agreed per project.
Which ports does BLF ship through to Japan, and how often?
Shipments sail weekly from Cai Mep / Cat Lai to Tokyo, Yokohama and Kobe, with an unbroken −18°C cold chain from factory cold storage to the destination port.
Payment
What are your payment terms and Incoterms?
Payment and delivery terms (Incoterms) are agreed in the contract per customer and market. FOB quotations at Vietnamese ports are provided on request.
Question not answered?
Send it via the Contact page, our sales team or the Japan market contact will reply.