Lao Cai maintains over 585 hectares of chili, increases processing

In 2025, Lao Cai will continue to maintain the chili area of ​​the whole province at over 585 hectares, with an output of 2,930 tons, grown mainly in Muong Khuong, Bac Ha, Bat Xat, Simacai districts and Sa Pa town. The main chili varieties are local chili, chi thien chili, and regiment chili... Chi thien chili is currently purchased by cooperatives at 13 - 15 thousand VND/kg, local chili is priced at an average of 20 - 25 thousand VND/kg.

Some cooperatives and processing facilities in Lao Cai have invested in processing lines for products made from local specialty chili peppers. Photo: Luu Hoa.

Currently, in the province, Chau Thinh Phong Cooperative and Hoa Loi Cooperative have invested in machinery, equipment, and factories to produce chili sauce to sell fresh chili to the people. Chili sauce products of the cooperatives are mainly consumed in the Hanoi market and other provinces and cities across the country. In addition to traditional consumption channels, cooperatives also set up booths on e-commerce platforms. In addition, there are many private establishments that purchase chili from the people to produce chili sauce to serve the needs of the province.

In 2025, Lao Cai will continue to maintain the operation of existing chili processing facilities, while promoting the attraction of businesses with sufficient capacity to link up in sustainable production, processing, and consumption of chili in Muong Khuong, Bac Ha, and Si Ma Cai districts.

In addition, promote trade promotion, expand markets, and establish links between chili processing enterprises and cooperatives with farmers to ensure stability and sufficient raw materials for processing.

Source: https://nongnghiep.vn/lao-cai-duy-tri-tren-585ha-ot-tang-che-bien-d746333.html