On the morning of December 18, 2025, the Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade (HUIT), in collaboration with Satori Investment and Trading Joint Stock Company, organized the acceptance ceremony for the project: "Research and Development of Oil and Powder Products with Specific Biological and Nutritional Benefits from Macadamia." This event marks a significant milestone in the scientific research partnership between the university and the corporate sector. This key project was conducted over two years with contributions from faculty members of the Faculty of Food Science and Technology, in coordination with Satori and the Vietnam Macadamia Association.

Overview of the project acceptance session for the project “Research and Development of Macadamia-Based Oil and Powder Products with Specific Biological and Nutritional Benefits.”

During the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Nguyen Doan Duy, Dean of the Faculty of Food Science and Technology at HUIT, expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in the university by Satori Investment and Trading JSC. He noted that after a process of collaborative research, exchange, and product refinement, the university has successfully finalized and reported on products that meet the demands of the macadamia market. He also reaffirmed the commitment to continue partnering with enterprises to develop high-value-added products, contributing to the advancement of the Vietnamese macadamia industry.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lê Nguyễn Đoan Duy, Dean of the Faculty of Food Technology at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, expressed his gratitude for the trust placed by Satori Investment and Trading Joint Stock Company.

Mr. Duong Trung Loi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Satori Investment and Trading JSC and Deputy General Secretary of the Vietnam Macadamia Association, shared that both parties have cooperated closely, maintaining regular professional exchanges to standardize products for both research and commercialization requirements. The report presented at the ceremony serves as a testament to the effectiveness of this partnership and marks the beginning of a long-term development journey.

Representatives from HUIT emphasized that the university consistently prioritizes the practical application of its research. By closely monitoring implementation progress and ensuring all initial commitments were met, HUIT has solidified its role as a sincere and responsible partner to businesses.

Regarding the technical report, the university representatives stated that the research results are categorized into two main groups:

• Four nutritional powder products.

• Two functional food products derived from macadamia oil.

Evaluations from medical professionals and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Nutrition indicate that all products meet the required sensory, chemical, and physical criteria, satisfying the standards for nutritional foods in particular and general food products in essence.

The meeting concluded successfully, reaffirming the sincere and responsible partnership between the two parties in their shared commitment to development.

The successful conclusion of the acceptance meeting reinforces the collaborative role of both parties in mutual development. This event is a vital milestone signaling a new stage for high-quality products that show great promise for the Vietnamese macadamia market. With the continued partnership of Satori JSC, HUIT affirms its determination to further develop value-added products from this potential raw material.