A Taiwanese strategic investor is actively seeking to invest in Vietnam-based consumer goods manufacturers, specifically in the Food & Beverage (F&B) and seasoning sectors, through full acquisition or controlling equity investment.

Transaction structures are flexible, depending on the sub-sector and the maturity of the target company. This opportunity is classified as Medium priority, aimed at manufacturers with established production capabilities and clear growth potential.

Transaction Overview

• Sector: Consumer Goods Manufacturing – F&B and Seasonings

• Transaction type: M&A – acquisition or controlling equity investment

• Deal size:

  • F&B manufacturers: approximately USD 10–50 million

  • Seasoning manufacturers: approximately USD 10–100 million

• Target ownership:

  • F&B: 35%–100%

  • Seasonings: 51%–100%

• Target market: Vietnam

• Priority level: Medium

• Reference timing: March 2026

• Investor origin: Taiwan

The investor is open to different deal structures, provided the company demonstrates real manufacturing capability and long-term growth potential.

Key Investment Criteria

1. Legal Compliance & Production Standards

Target companies must:

• Hold all required licenses for food and beverage manufacturing and trading

• Maintain 3–5 years of transparent, auditable financial records

• Have no major legal disputes

• Comply with recognized food safety and quality standards such as ISO and HACCP

2. Brand Foundation & Market Recognition

The investor places strong emphasis on:

• Brands with existing market presence and recognition

• Products that are trusted by consumers and receive positive market feedback

• A clear and scalable product portfolio

3. Manufacturing Capability & Product Quality

Core requirements include:

• Production facilities compliant with GMP / ISO 22000 / HACCP, depending on product type

• Stable production capacity with the ability to scale

• Established quality control and testing procedures

4. Distribution & Market Access

Preferred targets demonstrate:

• Active distribution across modern trade (MT), general trade (GT), and online channels

• A structured sales and marketing approach

• Potential to expand into new domestic or export markets

5. Industry Experience & Reputation

• At least 3 years of operating experience in the relevant sector

• Consistent product quality

• No history of serious quality, safety, or regulatory issues

Financial & Performance Expectations

The investor is particularly interested in companies that show:

• Stable or growing revenue over the past 3 years

• Healthy profitability and cash flow

• Valuations aligned with the company’s scale and growth outlook

Suitable Target Profile

This opportunity is suitable for companies that:

• Manufacture F&B or seasoning products with in-house production facilities

• Have established brands, products, and distribution channels

• Are considering a partial exit, majority sale, or full acquisition

• Are open to working with a long-term strategic investor

It is not suitable for companies that:

• Operate primarily as trading firms without core manufacturing capability

• Lack proper food safety and quality systems

• Have unclear financial, legal, or ownership structures

Further Discussion

If your company meets the above criteria or you would like to explore this M&A opportunity in more detail,
you may submit your information via the contact form below.

All discussions are conducted on a confidential, selective, and practical basis, focusing on companies with genuine manufacturing capabilities and clear growth pathways.