Australian Oilseeds Expands Market Reach Through Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Growth in Vietnam
Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ: COOT) has announced a strategic partnership with SMART MARKETING CO. LTD to distribute its GEO brand of premium oils in Vietnam. The partnership will leverage SMART MARKETING's extensive nationwide network across supermarkets, specialty stores, and e-commerce platforms to market COOT's non-GMO canola oil and olive oil products.
The company is targeting Vietnam's growing market of over 100 million consumers with increasing health consciousness. Additionally, COOT announced the launch of GEO's extra virgin olive oil, sourced from Australian olive groves, which is expected to generate $5-8 million in additional revenue within 12 months.
Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ: COOT) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con SMART MARKETING CO. LTD per distribuire il suo marchio GEO di oli premium in Vietnam. La collaborazione sfrutterà l'ampia rete nazionale di SMART MARKETING, che copre supermercati, negozi specializzati e piattaforme di e-commerce, per promuovere i prodotti di olio di canola non OGM e olio d'oliva di COOT.
L'azienda punta al mercato in crescita del Vietnam, con oltre 100 milioni di consumatori sempre più attenti alla salute. Inoltre, COOT ha annunciato il lancio dell'olio extra vergine di oliva GEO, proveniente dagli uliveti australiani, che si prevede genererà un fatturato aggiuntivo di 5-8 milioni di dollari entro 12 mesi.
Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ: COOT) ha anunciado una alianza estratégica con SMART MARKETING CO. LTD para distribuir su marca GEO de aceites premium en Vietnam. La asociación aprovechará la extensa red nacional de SMART MARKETING, que abarca supermercados, tiendas especializadas y plataformas de comercio electrónico, para comercializar los productos de aceite de canola no transgénico y aceite de oliva de COOT.
La empresa apunta al creciente mercado vietnamita de más de 100 millones de consumidores con una conciencia creciente sobre la salud. Además, COOT anunció el lanzamiento del aceite de oliva extra virgen GEO, proveniente de olivares australianos, que se espera genere 5-8 millones de dólares adicionales en ingresos dentro de los próximos 12 meses.
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Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ : COOT) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec SMART MARKETING CO. LTD pour distribuer sa marque d'huiles premium GEO au Vietnam. Ce partenariat exploitera le vaste réseau national de SMART MARKETING, couvrant les supermarchés, les magasins spécialisés et les plateformes de commerce électronique, afin de commercialiser les huiles de colza non-OGM et d'olive de COOT.
L'entreprise cible le marché vietnamien en pleine croissance, comptant plus de 100 millions de consommateurs de plus en plus soucieux de leur santé. Par ailleurs, COOT a annoncé le lancement de l'huile d'olive extra vierge GEO, issue des oliveraies australiennes, qui devrait générer un chiffre d'affaires additionnel de 5 à 8 millions de dollars dans les 12 mois.
Australian Oilseeds Holdings (NASDAQ: COOT) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit SMART MARKETING CO. LTD angekündigt, um seine Premium-Ölmarke GEO in Vietnam zu vertreiben. Die Partnerschaft nutzt das umfangreiche landesweite Netzwerk von SMART MARKETING, das Supermärkte, Fachgeschäfte und E-Commerce-Plattformen umfasst, um COOTs gentechnikfreie Rapsöl- und Olivenölprodukte zu vermarkten.
Das Unternehmen zielt auf den wachsenden vietnamesischen Markt mit über 100 Millionen Verbrauchern ab, die zunehmend gesundheitsbewusst sind. Zudem kündigte COOT die Einführung des GEO extra natives Olivenöls an, das aus australischen Olivenhainen stammt und innerhalb von 12 Monaten voraussichtlich 5-8 Millionen US-Dollar zusätzlichen Umsatz generieren wird.
- Entry into Vietnam market of 100+ million consumers through established distribution network
- Expected additional revenue of $5-8 million from new extra virgin olive oil product line
- Strategic partnership provides access to both physical and digital retail channels
- Expansion into growing health-conscious Southeast Asian market
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Australian Oilseeds' Vietnam expansion and new olive oil product could add $5-8M revenue within a year, tapping into a health-conscious market of 100M consumers.
Australian Oilseeds' strategic partnership with SMART MARKETING CO. LTD represents a calculated move to penetrate Vietnam's lucrative market. The arrangement leverages local expertise for brand development and distribution while minimizing the capital investment typically required for direct market entry. This partnership model is particularly effective in Vietnam, where navigating complex distribution channels and consumer preferences demands local market intelligence.
Vietnam's population of over 100 million with increasing health consciousness creates substantial runway for premium oil products. The country's rising middle class is increasingly prioritizing health benefits over price points when making food choices, creating fertile ground for Australian Oilseeds' non-GMO, cold-pressed offerings. The partnership enables omnichannel distribution through supermarkets, specialty stores, and e-commerce platforms, maximizing consumer touchpoints.
The simultaneous launch of their extra virgin olive oil line is strategically timed to capitalize on this expansion. With projected additional revenue of
This dual-pronged growth strategy—geographical expansion paired with product portfolio diversification—indicates management's comprehensive approach to scaling operations while maintaining brand positioning in the premium segment of the edible oils market.
COOTAMUNDRA, Australia, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited, (the “Company�) (NASDAQ: COOT), a manufacturer and seller of sustainable edible oils to customers globally, today announced a partnership with SMART MARKETING CO. LTD for the sales, marketing, and distribution of its GEO brand in Vietnam.
The GEO brand features a premium selection of Australian cold-pressed, non-GMO canola oil and olive oil. Under the agreement, SMART MARKETING CO. LTD will manage brand development and retail distribution throughout Vietnam, leveraging its extensive nationwide network and in-depth market knowledge. AMO’s established presence across Vietnam—spanning supermarkets, specialty stores, and major e-commerce platforms—will enable efficient rollout and consumer access from both physical and digital channels.
Vietnam’s growing demand for healthy and high-quality food products has created a dynamic space for natural and chemical-free oils. With a population of over 100 million and rising health consciousness, the Vietnamese market presents significant opportunities for premium international brands.
“This partnership strengthens our entry into one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant and fast-growing markets,� said Gary Seaton, Chief Executive Officer. “SMART MARKETING CO. LTD brings an exceptional track record and a deep understanding of local retail and consumer behavior. We are confident that their team will drive strong results and long-term growth for the GEO brand in Vietnam.�
Australian Oilseeds is also excited to announce the launch of GEO’s brand of extra virgin olive oil. The extra virgin olive oil is sourced from Australia’s finest olive groves and is expected to add an additional USD 5�8 million to its top line revenue within the next 12 months.
About Australian Oilseeds Investments Pty Ltd. Australian Oilseeds Investments Pty Ltd. is an Australian proprietary company dedicated to the sustainable production and global distribution of high-quality oilseeds. Operating directly and through its subsidiaries, the Company focuses on the processing, manufacturing, and sale of non-GMO and organic food-grade oils for the rapidly growing health-conscious consumer market. With a firm commitment to eliminating harmful chemicals from every stage of the supply chain, the Company partners with like-minded suppliers to promote cleaner agricultural practices. Its product portfolio includes premium vegetable oils, proteins, and other food ingredients sourced from oilseeds grown for purity and sustainability. Over the past two decades, Australian Oilseeds has built and expanded the largest cold-pressing facility in Australia, producing only GMO-free conventional and certified organic oils. Today, the Company is recognized as a trusted supplier of healthier food ingredients to customers around the world.
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