• Efforts to bring OCOP products to a wider market.
  • Expanding the consumption of OCOP products on digital platforms.
  • OCOP specialties are available during the Tet holiday season.
  • Women in Ca Mau "hunt" for OCOP products.

Bustling production at the beginning of spring.

At the Thuy Luc facility (An Xuyen ward), production resumed on the second day of Tet (Lunar New Year). The atmosphere was bustling and enthusiastic. Machinery operated continuously, and workers quickly settled into shifts. Each batch of products was carefully processed and packaged, ready for supply to partners and distribution systems.

Workers at Thuy Luc facility (An Xuyen ward) returned to work on the second day of Tet (Lunar New Year), kickstarting production in the spring. Photo: TRUC LINH

Thuy Luc facility currently has 7 OCOP products, including 3 products with 4-star ratings and 4 products with 3-star ratings. Key products such as sun-dried buffalo jerky, beef marinated in fish sauce, and beef meatballs are available in Co.opmart supermarkets nationwide and are trusted by consumers. The early resumption of production after Tet (Lunar New Year) has helped the facility meet order deadlines and maintain stable employment for its workers.

Ms. Lam Cam Thuy, owner of Thuy Luc establishment, said: "In the future, we will continue to invest in more machinery to improve product quality and expand our market."

Ms. Lam Cam Thuy inspects the newly packaged products, preparing them for supply to supermarket chains. Photo: TRUC LINH

The province currently has over 330 OCOP products, mostly in the food sector, processed from local specialties and strengths. Besides focusing on production volume, OCOP product manufacturers also prioritize standardizing production processes, ensuring food safety and hygiene, and improving product quality to meet the increasingly high demands of the market. This is a key factor in helping local OCOP products establish their brand and gain a firm foothold in modern distribution systems.

To date, Ca Mau has established 27 points for introducing and selling OCOP products, and has introduced 104 products from 35 businesses into distribution systems and supermarkets inside and outside the province.

Towards sustainable development

In Chau Thoi commune, the atmosphere of labor and production has returned to its normal rhythm after the Lunar New Year. To proactively secure supplies and ensure stable market demand, Kieu Hanh Dried Seafood Production Facility (Nha Viet hamlet) resumed operations from the 6th day of the Lunar New Year; all members and workers quickly stabilized the production line and continued processing the local specialty seafood products.

Currently, Kieu Hanh Dried Fish Production Facility has 5 products recognized as OCOP 3-star, including: dried snakehead fish, tamarind fish sauce, dried catfish, dried gourami, and dried shrimp. Ms. Nguyen Thi Cam Tu, the owner of the facility, shared her vision: "Entering 2026, the facility will continue to improve product quality, maintain credibility with partners, and expand its consumer market."

Kieu Hanh Dried Seafood Production Facility resumed operations on the 6th day of the Lunar New Year, serving the market demand after the holiday. Photo: Huu Tho

Tan An commune currently has 19 OCOP products, of which 15 have achieved 3 stars and 4 have achieved 4 stars. To ensure the sustainable development of OCOP products, the local authorities have been actively supporting cooperatives and production groups in accessing capital, expanding production scale, and diversifying distribution channels.

Over the past period, the People's Committee of the commune has collaborated with cooperatives and cooperative groups by supporting the expansion of production through collective economic development funds and national target programs. In addition, the locality has also promoted and guided units to strengthen production linkages and bring OCOP products to e-commerce platforms.

Mr. Le Hoai Phuong, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Tan An Commune

In the first months of 2026, the work pace of OCOP product manufacturing facilities stabilized and gradually accelerated. This is not only a positive sign for the local economy, but also demonstrates the determination of OCOP producers to improve product quality, expand markets, and contribute to promoting sustainable rural economic development.

Truc Linh - Phong Nguyen

Source: https://baocamau.vn/dac-san-ocop-tu-tin-tien-xa-a126636.html