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.

Hoa Binh’s economy expands 12.67% in Q1

Hoa Binh province’s economy posted an impressive Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate of 12.67% in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 12.76% year-on-year increase, the highest rate recorded since the beginning of the current tenure, according to the provincial Statistics Office. This robust growth reflects years of strategic groundwork and sets a strong foundation for the province’s annual growth target of over 10%.

Lac Thuy district advances agriculture in tandem with new-style countryside development

With a focus on cash crop farming with science - technology application and brand building, Lac Thuy district is gradually increasing production value, improving people's life quality, and laying the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development.

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Rich and Flavorful Honey of Dao Village

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Lac Thuy district prioritises resources for industrial, handicraft development

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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.