OCOP Van Ho products

4-star OCOP tea product of Chieng Di Tea Joint Stock Company, Van Ho district.

Currently, Van Ho district has 8 products recognized as meeting OCOP standards. Of which, there are 4 4-star OCOP products, including: Sencha Tea; Matcha Tea; Van Ho Black Tea; Organic Tea of ​​Chieng Di Tea Joint Stock Company; 4 3-star OCOP products, including: Meha Orange of Meha Organic Agricultural Cooperative, Van Ho Commune; Honeycomb Honey and Single-cold Flower Honey of Van Ho Honey Company Limited; Dried Bamboo Shoots of Tan Xuan 269 Central Agricultural Cooperative.

4-star OCOP tea product of Chieng Di Tea Joint Stock Company, Van Ho district.

Mr. Thai Ba Sinh, Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Van Ho district, said: Every year, the District People's Committee establishes a Council to organize the assessment and classification of OCOP products; organizes surveys and reviews to assess the current production status of the district's strengths and key products. Encourages production entities to invest in innovation, apply advanced science and technology in production, preliminary processing, preservation, and processing of products, improve productivity and product quality, and meet market demand. At the same time, the district builds models for developing raw material areas associated with OCOP products according to the value chain.

Bee farm of Van Ho Honey Company Limited.

From 2023 to present, Van Ho district has allocated over 900 million VND to support entities to develop, improve product quality and build sustainable linkage chains in the production of OCOP products. Support the issuance of food safety certificates, VietGAP certificates; support for labels, product packaging, barcodes, QR-Code for traceability, processing equipment; coordinate the organization of training sessions, seminars on the OCOP program, equip entities with knowledge on production management, sales skills, e-commerce and regulations on food safety and hygiene...

Honeycomb products are recognized as 3-star OCOP.

Responding to the One Commune One Product program, Van Ho Honey Company Limited, Sao Do 1 sub-area, Van Ho commune, has improved beekeeping methods, created quality honey products, and has had 2 products recognized as 3-star OCOP, which are Honeycomb Honey and Single Flower Honey. Mr. Doan Dinh Khinh, Director of the company, said: Currently, the company's honey products are mainly sold on digital platforms and distribution stores. The company is supported by Van Ho district in designing, packaging, labeling boxes, building a website and creating conditions for participating in displaying and introducing honey products at agricultural fairs and trade promotion events inside and outside the province.

Beekeeping process of Van Ho Honey Company Limited.

However, the implementation of the OCOP program in Van Ho district is not commensurate with the potential and advantages of the locality, the products are few compared to the general level of localities in the province; the maintenance and improvement of product quality of the subjects has not been focused on. Many enterprises, cooperatives and production facilities are still limited in resources, management level and application of science and technology...

Mr. Nguyen Quang Huan, Vice Chairman of Van Ho District People's Committee, said: The district is focusing on improving the capacity of entities through training on production management, sales skills and information technology application; focusing on developing OCOP products towards meeting market demand. Focusing on linking production, forming safe agricultural value chains. Promoting trade promotion activities, connecting supply and demand of OCOP products through fairs and exhibitions inside and outside the province.

At the same time, the district will support entities to put products on e-commerce platforms such as conghtxocop.vn; sanhocop.vn; Voso.vn, expanding the consumption market and promoting products to consumers nationwide. By the end of 2025, we strive to have 10-15 OCOP products, focusing on food, medicinal herbs and community tourism groups...

With the efforts of local authorities and the active participation of producers, the OCOP program in Van Ho district is gradually bringing practical results, increasing the value of agricultural products, contributing to promoting local socio-economic development.

Source: https://baosonla.vn/kinh-te/san-pham-ocop-van-ho-SEAMvXhNg.html