Thanh Hoa province has been identified as having potential and advantages in terms of natural conditions, population, and many distinctive products, enabling its development on a commercial scale. In recent years, the province has applied and implemented numerous mechanisms and policies to support the development of high-quality products, improve market access, and achieve high economic efficiency. In particular, the application of advanced technology in production has been a key factor in diversifying, improving quality, and establishing the position of Thanh Hoa's goods in the domestic market, gradually expanding its reach internationally.
Le Gia Food and Trade Service Company Limited (Hoang Hoa) focuses on investing in science and technology in the production of traditional fish sauce.
According to statistics, Thanh Hoa province has approximately 200 agricultural products and thousands of industrial and handicraft products traded on the market, generating revenue, profits, and improving the income of producers. However, outdated production methods are one of the obstacles preventing products from being competitive in the market. Therefore, more and more businesses, cooperatives, and production facilities have proactively applied production technology with the goal of sustainable development in the market.
Le Gia Food and Trading Service Co., Ltd. (Hoang Hoa) is one of the leading enterprises in successfully applying advanced science and technology to the production of traditional fish sauce, contributing to the diversification of high-quality agricultural products in the province. With famous products certified for quality on the market, such as shrimp paste, anchovy paste, Le Gia fish sauce, and food seasonings, the company recently invested tens of billions of VND in equipment and a factory for producing canned seafood products. The company has applied technologies utilizing renewable energy, environmentally friendly materials, an air treatment system using electrostatic filtration technology, wastewater treatment meeting QCVN11-MT:2015/BTNMT standards; a cleanroom system designed according to EN 779 standards, G4 filter plates, and a quality control process compliant with ISO 22000:2018 and FDA certification (standard for the US market). This has resulted in high-quality products that not only meet domestic standards but are also capable of overcoming international technical barriers, allowing them to reach many countries and territories around the world.
Mr. Le Anh, the company director, stated: "The famous saying 'good products cannot be produced in a backward place' is our guiding principle for investment and development. Therefore, the company has focused on investing in technological innovation, considering it a crucial key to developing production and business, creating a competitive advantage in the market. Thanks to advanced and modern technology, our products have been recognized as 5-star OCOP products, national typical rural industrial products, and high-quality Vietnamese goods meeting international standards. Our products are sold in supermarket chains such as Winmart, Winmart+, Aeon, BigC/Top Market/Go, Co.op Mart, MM Mega Market... and through nationwide distribution systems. In addition, Le Gia branded products are present in markets such as Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Czech Republic, South Korea, South Africa, Panama, Australia, and Singapore..."
Thanh Hoa province has the Nghi Son Economic Zone, 8 planned industrial parks with a total area of over 2,000 hectares, and 45 industrial clusters that have attracted thousands of businesses and large projects, making a significant contribution to the province's economic growth and structural transformation.
To maintain sustainable development and create a healthy competitive environment, the province is gradually promoting the shift in its economic structure towards industrialization and modernization, rapidly increasing the added value and competitiveness of products and businesses, and creating more opportunities to participate in global value chains. According to statistics, Thanh Hoa province currently has 32 science and technology enterprises, ranking third nationwide in number, after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. These science and technology enterprises operate in many fields, such as: industrial and agricultural production, medical equipment and supplies, trade and services, information technology, etc. This shows that enterprises in the province are not only pioneering research and application of science and technology in management, operation, and customer service, but are also gradually creating quality products, conquering the market and consumers.
Tien Nong Agricultural and Industrial Joint Stock Company always focuses on investing in technology to diversify products and effectively serve farmers in production.
As a leading enterprise in science and technology, producing high-quality products, Tien Nong Agricultural and Industrial Joint Stock Company has developed a system of facilities and experimental equipment that meets national standards with VILAS 849 certification and employs 19 professional staff working in scientific and technological research and development. Annually, the company implements numerous research projects with high practical application and has applied them to production, bringing benefits to both the company and consumers. Mr. Nguyen Trung Tru, Director of the Center for Care and Service of Vietnamese Farmers ( thuộc Tien Nong Agricultural and Industrial Joint Stock Company), said: “Every year, through the Center for Research and Development of Science and Technology, Tien Nong Agricultural and Industrial Joint Stock Company has focused on improving existing products to enhance quality and efficiency, and researching many new products. To date, Tien Nong has many commercial product lines specifically for sugarcane, rice, coffee, etc., supplying millions of products to farmers with a commitment to quality, productivity, and farming efficiency on the fields.”
Along with the proactive efforts of businesses, Thanh Hoa province has also implemented many solutions to encourage businesses to innovate and invest in technology, such as the Program to support the development of science and technology enterprises and the innovation and startup ecosystem in Thanh Hoa province, giai đoạn 2021-2025; national and local industrial promotion programs to support the modernization of machinery and equipment for businesses, creating a foundation for businesses to improve quality, diversify products, and proactively adapt to market demands.
According to statistics from the Department of Industry and Trade, Thanh Hoa province currently has 212 enterprises participating in exports with 55 types of goods. The value of goods exported from the province in recent years has consistently reached 4.5 - 5 billion USD. This includes 23 OCOP products, 18 industrial products, and several key agricultural products such as cassava starch, surimi fish cakes, fish meal, wood chips for export, canned fruits and vegetables, etc. In addition, every year, 5-10 products in the province receive certificates as outstanding rural industrial products, in the categories of processed agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products, food, handicrafts, and other products.
During the period 2021-2030, the national program to support businesses in improving productivity and product quality has set a target of increasing the number of businesses receiving support for productivity and quality improvement solutions by 10-15% per year. Therefore, departments, agencies, and localities in the province have been training and supporting businesses in investing in machinery and applying science and technology to improve productivity and product quality. This will create favorable conditions for businesses to maintain and enhance their products, enabling them to compete effectively in the domestic market. Simultaneously, it will help meet international standards and quality requirements, leading to the sustainable and efficient development of Thanh Hoa-branded products and their successful expansion into export markets.
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