Ky Nhu Cooperative

Ky Nhu Cooperative is a prominent agricultural enterprise based in Can Tho City, widely recognized for its expertise in farming and processing specialty featherback fish products. Established in 2019, the cooperative pioneered a fully integrated value chain—ranging from fingerling supply and technical support for partner farmers to guaranteed buybacks and high-tech processing. Driven by innovation and sustainable development, the business boasts multiple certified regional specialties, highlighted by its 5-star national OCOP boneless featherback fish, successfully elevating local cuisine and boosting the regional economy.

Products:

- Featherback fish paste products: Fresh pounded paste, seasoned paste, pre-fried patties, fish balls, and wild bitter melon stuffed with fish paste.
- Deboned and seasoned featherback: Vacuum-packed deboned fillets seasoned with lemongrass and chili or traditional spices.
- Specialty processed and dried goods: Featherback fish paste crackers, dried snakeskin gourami, and dried snakehead fish seasoned with lemongrass and chili.

Services:

- Seafood processing: Purchasing commercial featherback fish from partner households; performing preliminary processing, deboning, paste pounding, and vacuum packaging in compliance with food safety standards.
- Farming partnerships and seed supply: Providing technical support for VietGAP-standard farming, supplying high-quality fingerlings, and guaranteeing product off-take for member farmers.
- Trade and distribution: Wholesale and retail supply of OCOP specialty products; facilitating export-import connections; and hosting visitors for tours and hands-on experiences regarding the local fish paste production process.