In this interview series, HSWT presents startups affiliated with the university. The series introduces the companies, their product ideas, and their working methods.
Duong Nguyen, founder of XOII Foods , offers Asian vegan products made from regional organic ingredients in her startup.
What products do you offer with XOII Foods and what differentiates you from other providers?
We produce authentic Asian tofu and other soy products (e.g., tofu pudding, soy drinks) from regional, organic soybeans. Our unique selling point is that we combine traditional Asian vegan cuisine with sustainable ingredients from Bavaria. Through our collaboration with FSIWS , we can expand our production without compromising on artisanal quality.
How would you describe your career path so far?
After completing my Master's degree in Agricultural and Food Economics, I was initially involved in numerous agricultural projects between Germany and Vietnam before founding my startup, XOII Foods, in Troisdorf. Following my move to Munich, I am rebuilding the business here with excellent support from the FSIWS – and the infrastructure here is ideal for a small startup like ours.
What are your future plans?
We want to focus on workshops and events that make Asian vegan traditions accessible to everyone. We also have plans for new products and stronger community networking. That's why we're looking forward to meeting the first interested participants at our workshops and showing them all the delicious dishes you can prepare with our organic Asian tofu.
In Munich, founder Duong Nguyen is rebuilding XOII Foods with the support of FSIWS – focusing on workshops and events. © Ho Cong Nguyen Binh
