(HBO) – Being a pioneering force in implementing the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, co-operatives always take the initiative to improve product quality, packaging, labeling and create origin-tracing stamps to meet the programme’s standards.
In 2019, Hoa Binh province had 27 products qualified for
OCOP standards, of which, 16 were from 13 co-operatives. They included five
four-star and 11 three-star products.
To
have high-quality oranges, the Cao Phong 3T farm produce co-operative develops
a processing line, which consists of classifying products, washing fruits with
ozone, drying and packing orange with bio-film wrap.
To assist co-operatives joining the OCOP programmes, the province’s alliance
of cooperatives has revised traditional products and staples of each locality and
helped complete dossiers to take part in the programme.
Co-operatives have spared no efforts to improve the quality of their products, bolster
production in value chain and under VietGAP standards. They also paid attention
to trademark registration, labels and origin-tracing stamps. Therefore, a
number of co-operatives have various products qualified for the OCOP programme,
particularly Ha Phong with four.
Some local OCOP products, namely fresh whole chicken of the Lac Thuy chicken
breeding co-operative in An Binh commune (Lac Thuy district), Giang Loc red
flesh pomelo in Man Duc township (Tan Lac district), handmade brocade weaving in
Lac village of Chieng Chau commune (Mai Chau district), "doi” seed in Chi Dao
(Lac Son), are all traditional items of the locality.
Those products have become popular and gained consumers’ trust. Effective
operations of the co-operatives have helped raise income for members and
workers.
Some local co-operatives have being devised plans for production and
application of science and technology to bolster quality services in keeping
with the value chain. They also step up trademark registration and the use of
origin-tracing stamps to join the programme in upcoming years.
Statistics showed that as of the end of the first quarter, a total of 54
products, including those from 30 co-operatives, had been registered to take
part in the programme./.
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.
