OCOP 4-star products in 2023 - gifts from nature

2/21/2024 - 4:13:15 PM

In 2023, the agricultural sector continued to affirm its role as a pillar of the economy amid economic difficulties. Along with positive signals from agricultural product exports, a lot of items under One Commune, One Product (OCOP) programme have affirmed their brands in the market. To date, the province has 158 products rated 3-4 stars. Particularly, eight products, which were awarded 4-star certification in 2023, are typical farm produce of the locality. 1. Yen Thuy green tea buds

1. Yen Thuy green tea buds

Yen Thuy green tea buds are produced by September 2 One Member Limited Company. The raw material areas cover more than 730ha in Luong Son, Yen Thuy and Lac Thuy districts. The unique features of this type of tea are its slightly bitter taste, bright yellow colour and natural aroma.

2. Gymnema sylvestre extract

Mamigo Gymnema sylvestre extract is a product made from the collaboration between Luong Son Herbal Medicine Cooperative and Duoc Khoa Pharmaceutical JSC (DKPharma). Gymnema sylvestre is grown in line with the World Health Organisation’s regulations from cultivation to harvesting. Modern extraction technology at Luong Son Herbal Medicine Cooperative helps optimise the content of active ingredients, ensuring the best quality to consumers.

3. Thuy Bach essential oil and incense products

Thuy Bach essential oil and Thuy Bach incense are researched and produced by Bach Viet Hoa Binh Cooperative, using natural ingredients from bach xanh or Calocedrus macrolepis which is grown in highland district of Da Bac. With a light and refreshing aroma, Thuy Bach essential oil is effective in reducing stress and fatigue and in treatment of headache, liver and kidney problems. Thuy Bach incense is made by skilled workers with modern machines and safe for users.

4. Fresh bamboo shoots of Kim Boi joint Stock Company

Fresh bamboo shoots are common food in the daily diet and can be used to make many delicious dishes. The products are grown mainly in Kim Boi and Lac Thuy districts.

5. Yen Thuong sticky rice and sugarcane wine

Thach Yen Cooperative has produced Yen Thuong sticky rice wine from traditional sticky rice of Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district.

It also makes high quality sugarcane wine from the combination of the sticky rice and white sugar cane.

After being produced entirely with natural yeast, wine products are contained in clay jars for more than three months before being delivered to consumers.

6. Kim Boi mineral water

Over the past years, Kim Boi Mineral Water JSC has focused on building new factories, purchasing machinery and improving product designs to suit market demand.

It has capacity of producing 10 million bottles of mineral water a year. The company's production process meets ISO 22000:2018 standards, supplying high quality products. Products under Kim Boi natural mineral water brand have affirmed their position in the domestic and foreign markets.

Rich and Flavorful Honey of Dao Village

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.

Lac Thuy district prioritises resources for industrial, handicraft development

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.

Phu Thanh implements organic practices in tea production

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.

Hoa Binh works hard to accelerate progress of key projects

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 achieves record-breaking economic growth in Q1

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.

Hoa Binh focuses on building strong OCOP brands for sustainable growth

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.