Cao Phong 3T Agricultural Products Cooperative (Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province) is focusing on researching and applying science and technology to the production of processed products from fresh oranges, contributing to product diversification and increasing the value of Cao Phong oranges.
Mentioning the name "3T Farm orange", anyone who has enjoyed this product will remember the unique flavor of the orange that cannot be found in other regions. That is the product of Cao Phong 3T Agricultural Cooperative (3T Farm Cooperative). The oranges are grown organically by cooperative members, so when harvested, 3T Farm oranges still retain their traditional natural flavor.
With the goal of "maintaining and enhancing the Cao Phong orange brand", 3T Farm Cooperative has had creative and suitable ways. 3T Farm Cooperative has invested in technology in production and processing; no chemical fertilizers are used. Along with that, it encourages members and associated households to use agricultural materials of organic origin in production to produce quality, safe oranges that are well received by consumers.
After harvest, organic Cao Phong oranges are put into the ozone washing system for cleaning. Photo: Pham Hoai.
Not stopping there, 3T Farm Cooperative actively cooperates with local units and businesses to research and test to bring new products to consumers. To increase value and expand the consumption market, the Cooperative builds a specific production plan for processed products. In particular, the first goal is to build products that meet provincial OCOP standards; improving product design and packaging is also focused on.
Outstanding among the processed products of the cooperative are orange detox tea and orange jam. Before being introduced to the market and supplied to consumers, the products have undergone a closed production process, preserving the maximum color and flavor of Cao Phong oranges. In particular, the entire production process and machinery system absolutely ensure the requirements of food hygiene and safety.
Fresh oranges from 3T Farm Cooperative are pre-processed before being put into the orange jam processing machine. Photo: Hoai Hang.
Ms. Vu Thi Le Thuy, Director of 3T Farm Cooperative, said: The Cooperative has invested in a modern machinery system to produce according to a closed process, instead of following the manual method as in previous years. In particular, there is a freeze dryer system and a vacuum condenser to produce processed products. With the vacuum condenser system, the orange jam product is condensed at a low temperature, from 40 - 50 degrees Celsius. The final product when packaged in a jar will retain its characteristic color and flavor.
In addition, the cold drying system used to process orange detox tea products also operates in a closed cycle, so the temperature and humidity outside the environment do not affect the work and drying time of the oranges. The cold system is optimally designed to ensure the highest drying efficiency. After being harvested and washed with ozone, the organic Cao Phong oranges will be put into the machine to be sliced, seeded, and then placed on trays and put into the drying oven.
Orange jam products are made from fresh oranges on Cao Phong land of 3T Farm Cooperative. Photo: Hoai Hang.
According to Ms. Thuy, with the support of all levels, sectors and professional units of Cao Phong district, the Cooperative continues to improve the quality, design and packaging of processed products to aim for OCOP star.
The orange detox tea product has been recognized as a 3-star OCOP at the district level and has been recognized by the Product Evaluation and Classification Council under the "One Commune One Product" Program as meeting the 4-star OCOP standard at the provincial level in 2024.
"Continuing the journey of building the organic orange brand, the Cooperative will continuously improve techniques, invest in equipment, machinery, and technology to launch new processed products from Cao Phong oranges. With the health benefits of each product, the Cooperative hopes that after launching the products on the market, they will be supported, especially by women," Ms. Thuy emphasized.
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