(HBO) - In 2014, Cao Phong orange earned a geographical indication certificate. Since 2019, Cao Phong district has implemented the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme for its specialties, including the orange.

In 2020, Ha Phong cooperative in Cao Phong strives to have its orange
wine and lemon tea with honey products meeting the provincial 3-star OCOP
standards.
In 2019, the district had five products meeting the OCOP
standards; they were orange products of the 3T Cao Phong farm produce and Ha
Phong cooperatives. The goods were hailed for its good quality, appearance, and
competitiveness. As they were labeled as OCOP products, their origins were
traceable and their counterfeits are avoidable.
Since early 2020, the two cooperatives have focused their
resources on orange cultivation following the VietGap standard, investing in
post-harvest processing lines and product promotion in mass media platforms.
This year, the districts plans to spend about 720 million VND (31,144 USD) on
upgrading three existing OCOP products to earn the provincial 4-star level and
helping three goods – Ha Phong’s lemon tea with honey and orange wine, and
Thach Yen’s Michelia tonkinensis A. Chev. seeds – to meet the OCOP standard.
Considering orange as its key plant, Cao Phong has made concerted
efforts to achieve the geographical indication certificate and align local
orchards with the VietGap standard. Currently, the district has over 3,000
hectares of orange trees, producing more than 40,000 tonnes of fruit a year,
serving demand of producers of OCOP products.
To upgrade its local OCOP goods, right from the beginning of
the year, the district informed its related plans for cooperatives involved and
helped them build their business plans. Promotion activities to expand
distribution markets and capacity training for OCOP programme managers,
businesses, and cooperatives were also prioritised.
Bui Van Dan, director of the Cao Phong Agriculture and Rural
Development Office, said the district is implementing its OCOP programme toward
the two key goals of agricultural restructuring in line with new-style rural
building, and production development in association with job creation and
increased incomes.
Cao Phong will continue assist OCOP goods producers to boost
product quality and complete related OCOP assessment documents, he added./.
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.