(HBO)- Thus, up to now, three specialties such as Tan Lac chayotes, Tan Lac pomelos and Nam Son tangerines have had protection certificates.
Consumers visit Nam Son tangerine area and
buy local specialties
By the end of 2018, the area of red pomelos
and green pomelo in the district reached over 1,000 hectares, of which 395
hectares have been harvested with the average productivity of 30 tons / ha. By
the end of 2017, Tan Lac pomelos received a collective trademark protection. At
the same time, the certification have opened a wide market for Tan Lac pomelos,
and the product reputation is confirmed. Red pomelos, the local specialty, has
been present at big restaurants and supermarkets in Hanoi City, in provinces
from North to South with the average selling price of 30,000 VND / kg. The red
pomelo growers have an average income of over VND 600 million / ha.
Before that, in the last days of 2016, Tan
Lac highland chayotes were honored to receive the brand certification. Instead
of hiding Tam Dao chayotes, selling at low prices and struggling about the
output market for many years, VietGAP products are of high quality, ensuring
food safety since the collective marks has been set up and has caught up with
the big markets. Tan Lac chayotes with full packaging, stamps and labels have
affirmed the local clear origin. The products, which used to unstable in the
market and the price sometimes dropped to 2,000 VND / kg, have increased by 2-3
times, maintaining the price of cooperatives to buy with the product
consumption of 5,000-6,000 VND / kg. The area of chayotes in the highlands of
Tan Lac is about 95 ha, and in Quyet Chien commune is 60 ha.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.
