The 3-star OCOP standard has truly elevated the brand "Banh da Ba 9" in Xuan Loc commune (Can Loc - Ha Tinh), bringing the product to a new level and expanding the market.
Video: Production process of "Ba 9 rice paper".
For nearly 3 months now, since the product "Banh da Ba 9", of Mr. Le Quan Thuc's family (born in 1993, Du Nai village, Xuan Loc commune, Can Loc district) was recognized as meeting 3-star OCOP standards, consumption has doubled, income has improved significantly.
Anh Thuc shared: “My mother’s (Mrs. Chin) rice paper making profession started around 1980 and was maintained until she became old and weak. Back then, rice paper was handmade, the flour was ground in a stone mortar and spread by hand. My mother’s carefulness from the stages of choosing ingredients to spices was the factor that helped rice paper maintain the number of customers at the rural market. We grew up thanks to my mother’s rice paper pot and also got up early with her to grind flour to spread rice paper. The thought of maintaining and developing my mother’s profession has always been in my mind since I was a child...”.
The rice paper production process is done by machine.
“In 2019, I decided to implement the idea of starting a business from my family's rice paper making business. My plan was supported by the local government because of the feasibility of the idea. The commune leaders met and agreed to support land lease procedures, organize study tours, visit some models, create conditions for producers to access preferential capital sources and support startups,” Mr. Thuc added.
Every day, the facility produces about 5,000 cakes.
With his own determination, the support of his family, relatives and local authorities, Mr. Thuc invested more than half a billion VND to build a 120 m2 factory, a drying yard of more than 300 m2 and purchased various types of machines (grinders, coating machines, baking machines, packaging machines, etc.). Initially, operating the machines also encountered many difficulties. To adjust the thickness, thinness and number of cakes in the production line, Mr. Thuc had to go through a process of exploring, researching and installing additional automatic sensors to improve the production process and reduce labor.
According to Mr. Thuc, the way to make rice paper is the same everywhere, only the flavor is different. Therefore, to have a quality product, the young owner boldly cooperated with rice and sesame producers right in Can Loc to ensure the quality of input materials. In addition to the family experience in the spice mixing process, Mr. Thuc also researched and learned more secrets to create a unique flavor for his products. Along with that, ensuring food hygiene and safety has also become a top factor in the production process.
Drying yard area of 300 m2 ensures food hygiene and safety.
From positive feedback from customers, “Banh da Ba 9” is becoming more and more known. Previously, the product was mainly consumed in small quantities in the local market, but since achieving the 3-star OCOP standard and being included in the group of OCOP products of the province, the number of customers has increased, the production quantity has doubled compared to before. On average, the factory produces about 5,000 pieces per day to supply the market of Thien Cam tourist area (Cam Xuyen), Huong Son, neighboring districts and the Hanoi market.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh in Pho Chau town said: “I have imported rice paper from many places, but Ba 9 rice paper is very popular with customers. The rice paper is crispy, has a good taste, and has the aroma of black sesame mixed with other spices to create a difference. Now the rice paper has been recognized as meeting OCOP standards, so customers are very assured about the quality and food hygiene and safety.”
"Ba 9 rice paper" meets OCOP standards in May 2023.
"The 3-star OCOP standard for Ba 9 Rice Paper products has recognized the efforts and determination of Mr. Le Quan Thuc in his journey to establish a business. In addition to stabilizing his family's economy, Mr. Thuc has also helped 4 workers in the area have stable jobs. I believe that in the coming time, the product will continue to expand its market, reaching far and wide...", Vice Chairman of Xuan Loc Commune People's Committee - Tran The Quyen commented.
Anh Thu - Phong Linh
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