Global animal feed producer Royal De Heus and Vietnam’s livestock company Hung Nhon Group will invest USD 380 million in Tay Ninh province between 2025 and 2030. The joint venture aims to build a high-tech agricultural hub that spans 12 interconnected projects.
These projects cover raw material production, breeding, farming, processing, and export operations. Once completed, the complex is expected to transform Tay Ninh into one of Southeast Asia’s leading high-tech agricultural hubs, generating around USD 2 billion in annual revenue by 2030.
Poultry processing and clean feed zones
A key component of the plan is the province’s first high-tech poultry slaughtering and processing plant. The facility will have an annual capacity of 52 million birds and 132,000 tons of processed poultry products.
It will use European production lines and meet Halal, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 standards. Completion is expected by late 2026, with exports targeting the EU, Middle East, Japan, and South Korea.
The investment also covers the development of clean feed crop zones to ensure strict control over pesticide residues and mycotoxins. This early focus on modern processing capacity is expected to boost the competitiveness of Tay Ninh’s livestock sector and the southern region.
Provincial support and regional expansion
Nguyen Van Ut, Chairman of the Tay Ninh People’s Committee, pledged full support for the project. He expressed hope that the complex will elevate Tay Ninh’s reputation as an international agricultural brand.
Beyond Tay Ninh, De Heus and Hung Nhon are developing similar complexes in Lam Dong, Dak Lak, and Gia Lai. Facilities in Dak Lak and Lam Dong are already operational, while the Gia Lai project is expected to launch in early 2026.
Strengthening the regional footprint
De Heus recently signed an agreement to acquire CJ Feed & Care’s operations in several Asian markets. The acquisition reinforces its position in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia, while enabling direct market access to South Korea and the Philippines. The deal includes 17 feed mills, and the transaction is expected to close in H1 2026.
Since entering Vietnam in 2009, De Heus has expanded steadily across Asia. It now operates 23 factories in Vietnam, including 14 acquired from Vietnamese conglomerate Masan.
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