Developing OCOP products from the potential and advantages of Ca Mau

(PLVN) - Up to now, Ca Mau province has 142 products recognized as meeting OCOP standards. Of which, 29 are 4-star products and 113 are 3-star products. Currently, sectors and levels in the province are urgently implementing plans to attract and encourage subjects to participate in 3-star ranking. At the same time, perfecting and improving product quality, meeting the requirements for 4-star and 5-star standards. Upgrading OCOP 5-star crab meat and dried shrimp After more than 5 years of implementing the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program in Ca Mau province, it has had a wide spread to many small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperatives and cooperative groups in the province. Through the evaluation criteria, OCOP-recognized products further affirm their quality and position in the market, strengthening consumers' trust in the prestige of the products. 3-star, 4-star and 5-star OCOP products are accordingly evaluated by councils at all levels. The goal in 2024 is that Ca Mau will have 22 products of 13 entities registering to upgrade from 3 stars to 4 stars; 9 products of 6 entities upgrading from 4 stars to 5 stars.

Tai Thinh Phat Farm Cooperative has basically prepared the criteria to complete the dossier to upgrade 4-star OCOP products to 5-star (ecological crab meat and dried shrimp).

Currently, in Nam Can district, there are 2 products certified with the Brand, including: Collective Brand "Cua Nam Can - Ca Mau" and Certified Brand "Banh tom cracker Hang Vinh - Ca Mau". Accordingly, "Cua Nam Can - Ca Mau" was granted a Certificate by the Department of Intellectual Property in 2015, and up to now, 9 members have participated in using it (including 3 companies, 3 cooperatives and 3 establishments). Currently, the district has also built a website to promote the collective brand "Cua Nam Can - Ca Mau" on the district's electronic information portal. In general, thanks to the Collective Brand and geographical indication, Nam Can crab products have achieved and maintained the quality of 3-star OCOP products; there is potential to develop 4-star OCOP products in the upcoming OCOP classification assessment.

Ms. Mai Thi Thuy Trang - Director of Tai Thinh Phat Farm Cooperative (Tam Giang Commune, Nam Can District) said: "This time, Tai Thinh Phat Farm Cooperative registered to upgrade 2 products: crab meat and ecological dried shrimp. Up to now, the Cooperative has basically prepared the criteria to complete the dossier to upgrade 4-star OCOP products to 5-star products such as products must meet export linkage conditions, expand infrastructure, ensure farming areas, all criteria have been approved and certified by competent authorities". Vinh Hoa Phat shrimp crackers upgrade 4-star OCOP to 5-star

Shrimp crackers dried after being coated.

Shrimp crackers are dried until they reach a certain level of elasticity, then cut by hand into small pieces and dried for another day in the sun.

Regarding the Certificate of Trademark of Hang Vinh Shrimp Crackers - Ca Mau, the Department of Intellectual Property granted a Certificate of Trademark Registration under Decision QD-SHTT dated March 6, 2023, assigning the People's Committee of Nam Can district as the owner. Currently, the district has granted the right to use to 3 users, namely Kien Cuong Production Co., Ltd., Vinh Hoa Phat Import-Export Company, and Phuc Nhan Production Facility (in Hang Vinh commune). In the coming time, upgrading the product to reach 5-star OCOP according to the Plan of the Provincial People's Committee (Vinh Hoa Phat Import-Export Joint Stock Company (Hang Vinh commune) is being supported by the provincial Departments and branches to upgrade the shrimp crackers product to reach 5-star OCOP in 2024). Mr. Mai Sau - Director of Vinh Hoa Phat Import-Export Joint Stock Company (Hang Vinh commune, Nam Can district) said: "Participating in upgrading the product from 4 stars to 5 stars is an opportunity for the Company's products to complete the criteria for evaluating product quality.

In addition to the certification requirements for quality standards of 4-star OCOP products, the products must meet the criteria for ISO and HACCP certification, and meet the conditions from the input material import stage to the product export process. All processes are strictly implemented in accordance with regulations. Up to this point, the Company has basically met the requirements for 5-star evaluation, completing the necessary conditions to participate in upgrading.

Shrimp cracker cutting and drying process of Vinh Hoa Phat facility (Hang Vinh commune, Nam Can district).

Currently, Nam Can district has 11 products meeting OCOP standards, of which 5 products have achieved 3 stars and 6 products have achieved 4 stars. In addition, the district is considering and recognizing 6 more 3-star OCOP products of 4 entities (to be recognized in August 2024).

Phuc Nhan shrimp cracker production facility (Hang Vinh commune, Nam Can district) was voted as a typical rural industrial product at the provincial level.

Mr. Tran Doan Hung - Vice Chairman of Nam Can District People's Committee said: "In order to effectively promote the use and management of the brand, the District People's Committee regularly directs relevant departments to organize propaganda for members to participate in using the Brand in appropriate forms; In particular, focusing on the contents related to the management and use of the collective brand "Cua Nam Can - Ca Mau". At the same time, the District has also directed relevant professional departments to review and mobilize production households to implement well the factors of production environment, food hygiene and safety, and produce rice crackers according to the process to improve the quality of shrimp crackers. Along with that, the District also reviews and compares regulations to propose recognition of the Shrimp Crackers craft village in Hang Vinh commune when the conditions are met. Thereby, the District continues to promote and introduce its potential strengths, cultural, sports, tourism and trade activities to visitors inside and outside the province. In particular, the District People's Committee creates conditions for establishments and businesses to meet, connect, expand cooperation links to develop trade, tourism, attract investment and develop product brands.

Many OCOP products of Ca Mau province have gradually affirmed their position in the market.

Up to now, Ca Mau province has 142 products recognized as meeting OCOP standards. Of which, 29 are 4-star products and 113 are 3-star products. Currently, sectors and levels in the province are urgently implementing plans to attract and encourage subjects to participate in 3-star ranking. At the same time, perfecting and improving product quality, meeting the requirements for 4-star and 5-star standards. Along with that, there are efforts and determination of subjects, meeting the conditions for OCOP products in the province to reach far.

According to the plan, the dossier to upgrade Ca Mau's OCOP products from 4 stars to 5 stars will be completed and transferred to the Appraisal and Classification Council in July 2024. After review and evaluation by the Council, if the province's OCOP products are qualified and meet the quality standards of the program, they will be the first 5-star OCOP products of the province, typical national products, creating many new steps forward for Ca Mau products.

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