Top 10+ Best Milk Brands in Vietnam

Milk is a nutritious food that plays a crucial role in providing nutrition for the body. The Vietnamese dairy industry has made remarkable strides in recent years.

According to data from the Vietnam Dairy Association (VDA), the country’s total milk production increased from 1.14 million tons in 2015 to 1.56 million tons in 2020, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. Along with this, the average per capita milk consumption also increased from 18 liters/person/year to 27 liters/person/year during the same period.

There are many large and small milk brands in the market, but here are 12 prominent names that Vietnamese consumers trust and choose the most: Vinamilk, Dutch Lady, Moc Chau Milk, TH True Milk, Nutifood, Vinasoy, Abbott, Dalatmilk, IDP, Nutricare, VitaDairy, Nestle.

Let’s explore information about these milk brands in the following article!

Vinamilk

Vinamilk is currently the largest dairy company in Vietnam and ranks 36th among the top 50 largest dairy companies in the world. In 2023, Vinamilk’s revenue reached 59,636 billion VND (equivalent to 2.6 billion USD), growing 5.9% compared to 2022.

Vinamilk’s products are widely distributed throughout the country and exported to 43 countries, including many demanding markets such as the United States, Japan, South Korea, Singapore… Vinamilk provides a diverse range of high-quality dairy products such as:

• Fresh milk: 100% Vinamilk fresh milk, sweetened/unsweetened fresh milk, low-fat fresh milk…
• Powdered milk: Dielac Alpha, Dielac Grow, Optimum Gold, Vinamilk Sure Prevent…
• Yogurt: Probi, Susu, Vinamilk probiotic drinking yogurt…
• Condensed milk: Ong Tho condensed milk, Ngoi Sao Phuong Nam…
• Other products: Cheese, ice cream, soy milk…

Vinamilk owns 13 dairy farms spread across Vietnam with a total herd of over 160,000 cows, producing up to 1 million liters of fresh milk per day. 100% of Vinamilk’s farms are certified Global G.A.P – the highest global standard for good agricultural practices. As a result, Vinamilk’s fresh milk source always ensures quality, safety, and rich nutrients.

Dutch Lady

Dutch Lady is a famous milk brand from the Netherlands with over 145 years of experience. In Vietnam, Dutch Lady accounts for about 20% of the milk market share, ranking second only to Vinamilk.

Dutch Lady’s main product lines include:

• Dutch Lady 100% Pure fresh milk.
• Dutch Baby powdered milk for children, Dutch Lady Cô gái Hà Lan (Dutch Girl).
• Dutch Lady drinking yogurt.
• Dutch Lady condensed milk.

Dutch Lady products are known for being rich in calcium, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals, especially good for children’s development.

According to a 2021 study by the National Institute of Nutrition, children using Dutch Lady milk had a 40% higher growth rate in height compared to children who didn’t drink milk.

Moc Chau Milk

Moc Chau Milk is Vietnam’s leading organic milk brand, sourcing fresh milk from dairy herds raised on the cool Moc Chau plateau.

The Moc Chau dairy farm has a scale of 25,000 cows, applying strict breeding and quality management processes according to Global G.A.P and Organic EU standards. As a result, Moc Chau milk has excellent quality, preserving the natural pure taste along with high nutritional content.

Moc Chau Milk’s main products:

• 100% pure pasteurized fresh milk.
• Yogurt for eating and drinking, 100% from fresh milk.
• Moc Chau cheese, 100% from fresh milk.
• Moc Chau butter, 100% from fresh milk.

In 2022, Moc Chau Milk achieved 375 billion VND in revenue, growing 38% compared to 2021. The brand was also honored to be in the top 10 Strong Vietnamese Brands and won the Golden Product Award for community health.

TH True Milk

TH true MILK is Vietnam’s first organic milk brand with 100% fresh milk and dairy products certified organic according to USDA and EU standards.

TH dairy farm has a total area of 8,100 hectares in Nghe An, with a herd of nearly 70,000 cows, producing 500 tons of fresh milk per day, meeting over 40% of the country’s clean fresh milk demand.

TH true MILK’s flagship products are pure sterilized fresh milk, unsweetened, low sugar, flavored… In addition, there are yogurt, cheese, butter, ice cream, condensed milk…

According to the financial report, TH true MILK’s net revenue in 2022 reached 2,200 billion VND, increasing 9% compared to the previous year. The company also invested in building a dairy cattle breeding center in Russia with a scale of 350,000 cows, ready to supply high-quality breeding cows to countries in the region.

Nutrifood

Nutrifood is one of the famous milk brands in Vietnam, known for its nutritional products for children and adults. With many years of experience in the nutrition field, Nutrifood has continuously researched and developed products to meet diverse nutritional needs of consumers.

Nutrifood’s main product lines: Powdered milk, Yogurt, Baby food, Condensed milk, Nut milk,…

All Nutrifood products are manufactured on modern production lines from Sweden and Germany… committed to hygiene and safety.

Vinasoy

Vinasoy is a Vietnamese soy milk brand, established with the goal of providing high-quality soybean products. Vinasoy is famous for its delicious, nutritious, and diverse soy milk products.

The Vinasoy brand accounts for over 80% of the soy milk market share in Vietnam (According to Fami’s statistics in 2023).

Vinasoy’s main product lines: Fami soy milk, Black Sesame soy milk, Vinasoy pure soy milk rich in Isoflavones & Protein.

Advantages:

• Using pure breed, non-genetically modified (Non-GMO) soybeans. The beans are uniform in color and size, meeting standards for protein, oil content, and especially isoflavones.
• Applying Tetra AlwinSoy extraction technology to maximize nutrients from soybeans. The enzyme inactivation process helps remove substances that cause indigestion.
• Harmoniously combining protein and isoflavones in scientific proportions.
  Preserving the traditional flavor of soybeans.

Abbott

Abbott is a large multinational nutrition corporation, present in over 160 countries with a history of over 130 years of development. Abbott’s famous milk products include:

• Powdered milk for infants and young children: Similac, Gain, Pediasure, Grow…
• Powdered milk for older children and adults: Ensure, Glucerna…

Abbott’s products help comprehensive physical and intellectual development, support digestion, and enhance immunity. Many of Abbott’s milk lines are supplemented with BL probiotics, FOS/GOS, HMO to enhance nutrient absorption and develop a healthy gut microbiome.

Abbott continuously invests in scientific research to improve and develop new milk lines, meeting nutritional needs for each developmental stage. In 2022, Abbott’s powdered milk sales in Vietnam were estimated at 3,500 billion VND, growing 20% compared to 2021.

Dalatmilk

Dalatmilk is a reputable milk brand from the Lam Dong highlands, owning clean raw materials and modern production processes, bringing consumers delicious, nutritious, and safe milk products for health.

The Dalatmilk dairy factory meets international standards for food safety and hygiene such as ISO 22000 and HACCP, ensuring consistent quality for each product.

The brand provides many product lines such as pasteurized fresh milk, sterilized milk, yogurt, drinking yogurt, cheese, butter… with diverse flavors from natural fruits like strawberry, peach, aloe vera, coffee… meeting the needs and tastes of consumers.

International Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (IDP)

IDP (International Dairy Products) is an international dairy joint stock company, established in 2004. IDP is famous for brands such as LiF, Kun, BaVi, LOF… and owns 2 large-scale factories in Ba Vi and Cu Chi.

IDP’s main product lines:

• Fresh milk: Pasteurized whole milk, pasteurized low-fat milk, sweetened fresh milk,…
• Powdered milk for children: LiF Kun, LiF Grow, BaVi Goat Milk,…
• Yogurt: LiF drinking yogurt and eating yogurt with many flavors.
• Other products: Butter, ice cream, sweetened condensed milk,…

IDP uses clean fresh milk sources from dairy farms in Ba Vi and other regions of Vietnam. The modern, automated production process ensures that the milk retains its natural flavor, suitable for Vietnamese tastes.

Nutricare

Nutricare is a reputable nutrition brand in Vietnam, known for its high-quality milk and functional food products. With a commitment to bringing optimal nutritional solutions for all subjects, Nutricare continuously researches and develops new products, meeting the increasingly high demands of consumers.

Main product lines include functional foods, formula milk for children, organic foods, supplements, and other healthcare products.

Advantages of Nutricare products:

• Using natural, safe ingredients, without preservatives.
• Produced on modern technology lines, meeting international quality standards.
• Products have competitive prices in the market.

VitaDairy

Established in 2005, VitaDairy has been accompanying Vietnamese consumers for over a decade. With relentless efforts, VitaDairy has continuously innovated and introduced quality milk products, meeting the increasingly high demands of the market.

Outstanding product lines include:

• Milk for children: VitaDairy provides many milk lines for infants, young children, and older children, helping children develop comprehensively in physical and intellectual aspects.
• Milk for adults: Milk products for adults help supplement energy, enhance health, and support the digestive system.
• Special milk: For patients, people with special nutritional needs, helping to restore health and improve quality of life.

VitaDairy products are researched and developed by a team of experienced nutrition experts, based on scientific studies on nutrition. The milk uses clean fresh milk sources, combined with other natural nutritional ingredients, ensuring safety for health.

Nestlé

Nestlé is one of the largest food and beverage corporations in the world, present in over 189 countries. With a history of over 150 years, Nestlé has become a familiar and trusted brand globally.

Nestlé’s main milk product lines in Vietnam:

• Powdered milk: Nan, Lactogen, S-26, Nido,…
• Fresh milk: Milo, Nescafé,…

Advantages:

• High quality: Nestlé products are manufactured on modern technology lines, meeting international quality standards.
• Balanced nutrition: Nestlé products provide all the necessary nutrients for the body.
• Delicious taste: Products have a delicious taste, easy to drink.
• Reputable brand: Nestlé is one of the largest food brands in the world, trusted by consumers.

Related Questions About Milk Brands in Vietnam

What is the current average milk consumption per capita in Vietnam?

According to data from the Vietnam Dairy Association, the average milk consumption per capita in Vietnam has increased from 15 liters/year (2015) to 27 liters/year (2023).

What criteria do Vietnamese consumers consider when choosing milk?

According to a survey by Vietnam Report, Vietnamese consumers consider criteria such as quality and safety (55%), reputable brand (36%), reasonable price (32%), delicious taste (25%), and high nutritional value (22%) when choosing milk products.

Which milk brands are dominating the Vietnamese market recently?

The 3 milk brands currently dominating the Vietnamese market are Vinamilk, Nutifood, and Dutch Lady.

• Vinamilk: The number 1 milk brand in Vietnam, trusted by consumers for its quality and product diversity.
• Nutifood: Famous for its milk products for children, especially powdered milk.
• Dutch Lady: A milk brand with a long history in Vietnam, loved by many people.

What are the common milk distribution channels in Vietnam?

Common milk distribution channels in Vietnam include supermarkets, convenience stores, traditional markets, and online channels.

• Supermarkets: The main distribution channel, providing a variety of milk products.
• Convenience stores: Serving quick shopping needs of consumers.
• Traditional markets: Still an important distribution channel in some areas.
• Online distribution: Increasingly developing, helping consumers shop more easily.

What challenges do milk brands face in Vietnam?

The Vietnamese milk market has many competing brands. Consumers are increasingly demanding high product quality. Brands need to continuously innovate products to meet consumer needs.

What is the future of the Vietnamese milk market?

With a young population and increasing living standards, the Vietnamese milk market still has a lot of potential for development. Consumers are increasingly interested in organic milk products and sugar-free milk.
Milk brands will have to compete more fiercely to maintain market share.

What should be noted to successfully run a milk business?

You need to pay attention to the following points to run a successful milk business:

• Research customer needs and competitors to choose suitable products.
• Choose milk from reputable brands, ensuring quality and food safety.
• Provide many types of milk to meet different customer needs.
• Ensure stable supply and reasonable prices.
• Promote products through various channels such as social media, media, promotions.
• Provide enthusiastic advice, quickly resolve complaints to retain customers.
• Monitor and adjust inventory to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Ensure business licenses and food safety certificates.

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