C.P. Viet Nam: Modern animal feed production, moving toward sustainable development

Technology as the “backbone” of stable growth

Visiting the Hai Duong Plant Branch (animal feed production plant) of C.P. Viet Nam Livestock Joint Stock Company, the first impression is the 14 ha premises, of which nearly 30% is covered with trees, creating a production space that harmonizes with the environment.

The plant has a designed capacity of 720,000 tons/year, ranking among the largest animal feed plants of C.P. Viet Nam in the northern region. The entire production line is fully equipped across grinding, mixing, pelletizing, cooling, and packaging, with integrated product-stacking robots and an automated control system. Products are developed with specialized nutrition for each livestock type, without the use of growth hormones.

During peak periods such as the Tet holiday, the plant can operate at 100% of its designed capacity; in normal periods, it maintains a stable rate of 80%, optimizing production efficiency while flexibly meeting market demand. In the near future, the plant is expected to increase its capacity to 960,000 tons/year.

The Control Room monitors the entire production line in real time, supporting stable productivity of 800 - 850 tons/shift. The production system is automated across most stages, with robots handling finished product stacking, helping reduce manual labor and increase safety and operational efficiency.

The plant also features the Feed Technology laboratory along with a sampling - coding - quality verification system to ensure objectivity and consistency for each product batch. Raw materials are received through mechanized systems and strictly controlled by the QC department of C.P. Group, with all storage conditions monitored by specialized systems.

According to Vu Anh Tuan, Senior Deputy General Director of C.P. Viet Nam, the key objective of the Hai Duong Plant Branch is to serve customers in the northern region effectively. "The livestock sector of C.P. Viet Nam generally remains stable. Large-scale farms with consistent purchasing needs and high-volume orders support this stability. This is a positive sign and creates a foundation for the company’s long-term development", Mr. Tuan shared.

In addition, the plant is gradually implementing broader digital transformation initiatives, including the use of artificial intelligence to monitor production data and forecast market demand. With real-time analytics, the system can provide early warnings when detecting unusual fluctuations in raw material quality or equipment performance. At the same time, the company is testing an integrated management platform that connects information from the plant to farms and distribution partners to help optimize the supply chain.

This digitalization not only accelerates information processing but also reduces dependence on manual operations, minimizes errors, and enhances transparency throughout the production process. This is considered an essential step for C.P. Viet Nam to strengthen its competitiveness and better meet international standards and the sustainable development trends of the modern livestock industry.

Energy saving, emission reduction, moving toward sustainability

The plant was invested in 2011 and has been operating since 2014, with technology designed to European standards. From the design stage, C.P. Viet Nam oriented the plant toward environmental friendliness and high energy efficiency.

The company continuously invests in new technology, improves equipment, and optimizes processes to reduce energy consumption and enhance production efficiency. In feed formula development, the plant also works toward optimizing input energy while ensuring product quality.

In its upcoming sustainable development strategy, C.P. Viet Nam prioritizes the use of biomass fuels, such as sawdust and wood shavings, to reduce emissions and utilize byproducts. At the same time, the company is focusing on reducing plastic waste from feed packaging: the weight of each bag has been reduced from 110 g to about 87 g, representing more than a 20% reduction in plastic use.

A strategic solution is expanding feed delivery by silo. The Group’s silo usage rate increases by 5 - 7% each year, significantly reducing plastic packaging, and is applied across the company’s internal livestock system as well as external customers.

In feed formulation, C.P. Viet Nam also adjusts toward amino acid balancing, limiting excess protein – the leading cause of odor and emissions in farms. This approach not only enhances nutritional efficiency but also significantly improves the livestock environment, consistent with the company’s sustainable development orientation.

Each ton of feed shipped not only carries nutrition for livestock but also embodies C.P. Viet Nam’s long-term commitment to the environment, the community, and the future of sustainable agriculture.