Dairy farming is an art in France. But Candia Professional, owned by the country’s premier dairy cooperative Sodiaal, takes it to the next level. The holiday season is upon us once again – and with it, the customary gush of gastronomic merriment that goes so well with convivial celebrations. Even as the aspiring home chef in you compels you to dust off your baking tray and reach for your nan’s trusty recipe book, take a breath and remember: every ingredient has a part to play in a dish, whether that be a hearty Christmas stew or Yule log.

Hervé Blanes is not simply a seafood purveyor, he is a genuine seafood lover. Born and raised in Marseille, and now residing in Ho Chi Minh City, he’s the CEO of Nine Indochinese Dragons Co Ltd, the leading premium seafood supplier in Vietnam, as well as the owner of both La Poissonnerie and Duke&Oyster Bar in District 2. Having grown up on the beach, his passion for the ocean and commitment to all things seafood is unparalleled. We had the chance to chat with Monsieur Blanes about his business practices, and his devotion to the industry in Vietnam.

Mid-November is the season for wonder and magic all over Europe and Christmas markets pop up everywhere. Wishing to bring this festive cheer to Ho Chi Minh City, the Consulates general of France, Germany, Hungary, Italy and the Netherlands organize a charity Christmas market in the gardens of the French Residence on November 25th, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.