OCOP Lang Giang: Enhancing local products, promoting the quintessence of Bac Giang culture

(TN&MT) - After many years of implementing the OCOP Program, the local and typical products of Lang Giang (Bac Giang) have been elevated in status, not only increasing people's income but also contributing greatly to promoting the cultural quintessence of the land and people here. In the process of implementing the OCOP Program in recent years, Lang Giang district has directed communes and towns to focus on transforming crop structure towards improving quality and efficiency, towards commodity production of key products. The district also encourages the development of production models, improving management capacity for enterprises, cooperatives and households producing agricultural and non-agricultural products, as well as services according to the value chain, with the goal of stimulating creativity and internal potential, contributing to increasing income and improving people's lives. Recently, on December 3, the People's Committee of Lang Giang district (Bac Giang) organized an evaluation and ranking of the district-level One Commune One Product (OCOP) program, phase 2, 2024.

Lang Giang organizes the second evaluation and ranking of the district-level OCOP program.

In this evaluation, Lang Giang district has 9 products participating, including 5 new products including: Huong Son mountain chicken eggs of Ho Ho Cao Cooperative; Crispy rice with pork floss of Do Vinh Thong business household; Dried straw mushrooms of Thanh Dat Agricultural Cooperative; Thanh Luong sticky rice cake of Thanh Luong Traditional Sticky Rice Cake Cooperative to be ranked 3 stars; Freeze-dried Cordyceps product of ADENCO Medicinal Mushroom Company Limited upgraded to 4 stars. In addition, there are 4 products evaluated and re-classified, including: Clean pork floss of Thao Thanh Business Cooperative; Hung Vuong straw mushrooms of Hung Vuong Agricultural and Multi-sector Development Cooperative; Nghia Hoa honey of Nghia Hoa Commune Beekeeping Association and An Ha asparagus of An Ha Agricultural Cooperative. In the list of products participating in the second OCOP evaluation, Thanh Luong sticky rice cake of Thanh Luong production facility stands out with its superior quality, imbued with traditional flavor. With a special secret of processing from delicious sticky rice, meticulous and skillful in all stages from steaming sticky rice, pounding to shaping cakes, filling, Thanh Luong sticky rice cake is not only soft and chewy but also retains the natural aroma of rice. Thanh Luong sticky rice cake brings a traditional flavor, unique characteristics, is a meaningful gift for tourists every time they visit Lang Giang land.

Thanh Luong sticky rice cake, an OCOP Bac Giang product with a strong traditional flavor.

In addition, Thanh Dat freeze-dried straw mushrooms of Thanh Dat Agricultural Cooperative are also noteworthy. Thanh Dat Cooperative's freeze-dried straw mushrooms are an innovative product, applying modern technology to processing. The freeze-drying process helps to preserve the flavor and nutritional value of fresh straw mushrooms, while increasing the preservation time. This is an ideal choice for those who love clean, convenient and nutritious food. Along with Thanh Luong sticky rice cake and Thanh Dat freeze-dried straw mushrooms, An Thao crispy rice are typical products, not only having high nutritional value but also contributing to promoting the cultural characteristics and agricultural products of Lang Giang. An Thao crispy rice is made from golden sticky rice combined with delicate spices, has a crispy, delicious flavor, is a convenient, nutritious dish, and is rich in cultural value of Bac Giang.

Huong Son mountain chicken egg products of Ho Ho Cao Cooperative, Huong Son commune.

To continue developing OCOP products and creating a unique brand for the locality, in the coming time, Lang Giang district will continue to maintain recognized OCOP products; upgrade and orient the development of key products with strengths participating in the OCOP Program; organize evaluation, ranking and propose the provincial level to evaluate and rank district-level products. Currently, Lang Giang district has 30 products meeting 3-star OCOP standards. The process of evaluating and ranking OCOP products opens up opportunities for production establishments and business entities to affirm their brands, enhance product value, and at the same time improve operational efficiency and production capacity, bringing high-quality products to consumers. source: https://baotainguyenmoitruong.vn/ocop-lang-giang-nang-tam-san-vat-dia-phuong-quang-ba-tinh-hoa-van-hoa-bac-giang-384731.html