(HBO) – Gai cakes in Hop Thinh commune (Ky Son) are famous for the traditional flavor and excellent quality. In order to raise the traditional range of local products, to bring aromatic and sweet flavor of spices to all regions, as well as to raise the income, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, the Cooperative group of Gai Cake Production in Hanh Phuc village was established with female members who are passionate about making cakes.

Gai cakes made by the Cooperative Group of Hanh Phuc village, Hop Thinh
commune (Ky Son)
We came to the Production group of Gai cakes in Hanh Phuc village, which
has kept the tradition of making cookies for decades. The Cooperative group of
making Gai cakes officially received the Decision on 28 August, 2018, including
6 members of women, who have been experienced and skilled in making Gai cakes
and had a reputation in the commune. Through knowing, the process of making
cakes is very skillful, requiring the craftsman to be skillful, delicate in
every step.
In Hop Thinh commune, only Hanh Phuc village still preserves the tradition
of making traditional Gai cakes. Previously, Gai cake was only made on the
holidays, Tet but now, it is baked all year round to serve the needs of
consumers. Since the establishment of the cooperative group, the products of
Gai cakes in Hanh Phuc village has become increasingly popular in the market,
customers all- around come to buy more and more. Gai cake products of the
cooperative group are present at the market of women startup fair.
Ms. Bui Thi Kim Lien, a member of the Cooperative group of Gai cake
production, said: "At present, Hanh Phuc Gai cakes are present in most
grocery stores, agents inside and outside the district. Every month, the
Cooperative Group produces from 3,000 to 4,000 units of cake serving the needs
of consumers, especially on Tet holiday, the number is double or even triple.
Besides Gai cakes, the Cooperative Group also makes Rom cakes, Gac cakes, etc.
It is about two months up to Tet from now, but there are many orders placed
more than 10.000 units of cakes. From now to Tet holiday, the numbers of order
is expected more and more. With the price from 3,000 to 7,000 VND / a cake,
depending on the model, after reducing all the expenses, a member of the
cooperative group has an average income of 4-5 million VND per month”. In the
coming time, with the support of the Party Committee, the commune authorities,
the cooperative group will expand the scale of production, invest more in
material facilities, continue to build the brand and take the products more
popular on the market.
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