On March 17, 2025, GoodFood officially became the exclusive distribution partner of Lactalis — the world’s largest dairy group — in the Vietnamese market, representing two leading brands: Président and Galbani. This milestone not only marks a significant commercial breakthrough, but also opens a new chapter in GoodFood’s 20-year journey of continuously seeking out and bringing the finest culinary excellence from around the world to Vietnam.
As Vietnam’s F&B industry enters a phase of rapid growth with rising demands for ingredient quality, the partnership between GoodFood and Lactalis goes beyond product distribution. It reflects a shared vision of building a sustainable foundation for professional and premium culinary development.
The partnership between two industry leaders: Lactalis and GoodFood
Lactalis is the world’s largest dairy group, headquartered in France and operating in more than 50 countries with a portfolio of over 270 global brands. From butter and milk to premium cheese varieties, Lactalis represents the French heritage of quality and nutrition, while also setting the benchmark for 4- to 5-star culinary experiences.
Among them, Président is a globally renowned brand that has held the No. 1 position in France and Europe for many years, while Galbani is Italy’s most beloved cheese brand with over 140 years of expertise, continuing to expand its global presence through its exceptional quality.
Meanwhile, GoodFood is one of Vietnam’s pioneering distributors of premium food ingredients, with more than 20 years of experience supporting F&B brands of all sizes nationwide. Its customer network spans from upscale restaurant and hotel chains to specialty cafés, as well as leading bakery and dessert boutique brands.
With deep insight into the local market and operational capabilities proven over time, GoodFood is expected to work alongside Lactalis to help establish new benchmarks for Vietnam’s professional culinary industry.
Discovery Night – Partnership announcement event bringing together culinary experts
Held in Ho Chi Minh City, Discovery Night – the strategic partnership announcement between GoodFood and Lactalis – became a key highlight for industry professionals and Vietnam’s premium culinary community. The event was honored by the presence of senior executives from Lactalis:
- Mr. Francois-Xavier Rougagnou – CEO of Lactalis International
- Mr. Bruno Vax – General Manager, Lactalis South Asia
- Mr. Mickaël Le Calvez – Regional Foodservice Director, Asia
- Mr. Fabio Iovine – Country Director, Lactalis Vietnam
Speaking at the event, Mr. Công – Founder and Chief Executive Officer of GoodFood – shared: “With the exceptional quality of iconic brands such as Président and Galbani, combined with GoodFood’s specialized distribution capabilities and deep market understanding, we believe that the partnership between GoodFood and Lactalis will not only achieve strong commercial success, but also help set new benchmarks for Vietnam’s F&B industry.”
He also extended his sincere appreciation to Mr. Mickaël Le Calvez and Mr. Fabio Iovine, who have not only brought high-quality dairy products, but have also conveyed their brand spirit, culinary philosophy, expertise, and technical know-how to GoodFood’s customers. GoodFood has received highly positive feedback from hotels and restaurants, and looks forward to many broader and deeper collaboration opportunities in the future.
In addition, the event was joined by many renowned chefs, including Chef Sakal Phoeung, Chef Maxime Michelot, and Chef Vũ Xuân Trường, along with representatives from major restaurant and hotel chains. Their presence contributed to an evening that was highly professional in nature, yet warm, intimate, and full of inspiration.
