Nippon Ham in Ho Chi Minh City: The Japanese Meat Brand You Already Know, Now Here

Spotting a familiar logo in the chilled aisle can stop you in your tracks. Nippon Ham, the Japanese processed-meat brand whose products have appeared on breakfast tables and in bento boxes across Japan for decades, is now available in Ho Chi Minh City.

This article covers the history of the Nippon Ham Group, how the brand made its way to Vietnam, and what you can find on Farmi today.

Nippon Ham Group: a History Starting in 1942

The Nippon Ham Group traces its roots to 1942, when it was founded in Osaka under the name Nippon Meat Packers. It was among the first companies to bring modern meat-processing practices to Japan.

Over the following decades, the group grew into one of Japan's three largest meat companies, becoming a household name for ham, bacon, and sausages. Its products are a staple of everyday Japanese cooking, from morning toast to children's bento boxes.

A Brand Woven into Japanese Daily Life

For many Japanese, Nippon Ham products are linked to specific moments in the day: a thin slice of ham folded into a morning sandwich, a small sausage tucked into a child's bento, beef slices laid out on a weekend grill. The brand is part of the rhythm of ordinary life.

When that rhythm is interrupted by a move abroad, finding those same familiar products matters more than it might seem.

NH Foods Vietnam: Bringing the Brand to Southeast Asia

To serve the growing Japanese community in Southeast Asia, the Nippon Ham Group established NH Foods Vietnam and built a dedicated production facility in Long An province.

The Long An factory holds FSSC 22000 and HACCP certifications, applying the same quality-management standards the group maintains in Japan. Local production means products are consistently fresh and readily available, rather than travelling long distances through an import chain.

Full origin and manufacturer details for each product are published on the respective product pages in the Farmi app.

Nippon Ham on Farmi: 14 Processed-Meat SKUs and 2 Frozen-Beef SKUs

Farmi currently carries 14 Nippon Ham processed-meat products and 2 frozen-beef products.

The processed-meat range includes ham, bacon, sausages, and processed pork belly. These are versatile staples for breakfast, bento, pasta, or Japanese-style fried rice.

The frozen-beef line offers Short Plate (200 g) and Chuck Flap (350 g), both processed from U.S.-origin cuts at the Long An facility. They work well for Japanese-style grilling (yakiniku), shabu-shabu, and stir-fries.

• Processed meats, a full ranges: ham, bacon, sausages, processed pork belly
• Frozen beef, 2 SKUs: Short Plate 200 g and Chuck Flap 350 g (U.S.-origin, processed in Long An)
• Origin information: published on each product page in the Farmi app

A Familiar Brand, a New City, the Same Taste

Living in a new country, small moments of familiarity carry real weight. The smell of bacon in a morning pan, the sight of a Nippon Ham package in the fridge, these are quiet reminders that the things you know from home are still within reach.

That is what Farmi means by "Home is Here": the brands you trusted in Japan, available now in Ho Chi Minh City, delivered to your door in as little as one hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes Nippon Ham products?
Nippon Ham is a brand of the Nippon Ham Group (日本ハム株式会社), founded in 1942 and one of Japan's three largest meat companies.

Where are the Nippon Ham products on Farmi made?
They are manufactured at the NH Foods Vietnam factory in Long An province, which holds FSSC 22000 and HACCP certifications.

How many Nippon Ham products does Farmi carry?
Farmi currently lists a range of processed-meat products and 2 frozen-beef SKUs. The full range is visible in the app.

What are the frozen beef cuts good for?
Short Plate suits grilling and shabu-shabu. Chuck Flap works well for stir-fries or braises. See the product pages in the Farmi app for full details.

How do I order Nippon Ham on Farmi?
Download the Farmi app, browse the Nippon Ham category, and place your order in Japanese. Delivery to your address in Ho Chi Minh City in as little as one hour.

Explore Nippon Ham on the Farmi App

From a morning slice of ham to a weekend beef grill, Nippon Ham is the brand you already know, now available in Ho Chi Minh City through Farmi.

Download the Farmi app to browse the full Nippon Ham range and get it delivered to your door.

Note: This article and some images were created with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team before publication.