Rich Dao honey

Dao village honey - a 3-star OCOP certified product of the Dao Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative (Hoa Binh City) is highly appreciated by consumers for its quality, richness and diverse designs. The characteristic sweet flavor of Dao village honey leaves an unforgettable impression on those who have enjoyed it.

Members of Dao Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative (Hoa Binh City) share experiences and beekeeping techniques.

Located in the suburbs of Hoa Binh city, Thong Nhat ward is surrounded by high mountains and a tropical monsoon climate. This is a favorable condition for the growth of flowers, fruit trees, medicinal plants, and the source of life for honey bees. The lives of the people here are closely linked to hills and fields. From that, the idea of ​​developing a honey beekeeping model was born in the cooperative members. Exploiting the strengths of the locality, combined with traditional experiences, the Dao Thong Nhat agricultural cooperative has guided people to research and apply professional honey beekeeping processes to create products from nature.

Mr. Nguyen Van Cuong, a member of the cooperative, who has nearly 10 years of experience in beekeeping, shared: "With nearly 400 bee colonies, the family's honey output in 2024 will reach nearly 1,000 liters, with a total revenue of 150 million VND. After harvesting raw honey, the cooperative uses a system of machinery, equipment, and modern technology to lower the honey to remove the water in the honey. This helps to store and preserve honey for a long time without losing nutrients that are good for the body. After being processed, the amount of water in the honey is reduced to less than 18%, this is the ratio according to European standards, ensuring that the product is eligible to be exported to the most demanding markets."

Dao Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative has been operating since 2015 with over 80 members, of which Dao ethnic people account for over 90%. The cooperative currently has 5 member households participating in beekeeping with over 1,000 hives. In 2024, the cooperative's honey output supplied to the market will reach over 4,000 liters, with selling prices ranging from 160,000 - 180,000 VND/liter.

As a natural sweetener, honey mainly contains sugar and a mixture of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc, and antioxidants that are good for health. Dao village honey products are certified to VietGAP standards in accordance with the processes and certification of facilities that meet food safety conditions for production and business. In addition, the cooperative is granted the right to use the Hoa Binh Honey certification mark, with a QR code to trace the origin, helping to increase consumer confidence and meet the strict requirements of the integration trend. These achievements mark the continuous efforts of the cooperative members, initially enhancing the reputation, value, and competitiveness of Dao village honey products in the market.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh, Director of the Dao Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative, said: From February to July every year is the time when honey has the best quality, when hundreds of flowers bloom throughout the mountainous region of Hoa Binh. It is this diversity that creates a special flavor and color, making Dao honey unmistakable from other products. The cooperative currently creates jobs for hundreds of workers, contributing to poverty reduction, increasing income, and improving the lives of members of the Muong and Dao ethnic groups... Currently, Dao honey is sold at locations and stalls displaying OCOP products in Hoa Binh city with beautiful designs and forms, and a volume of 500ml.

From the hard work and hardship of the people of Dao Thong Nhat village, it has crystallized into smooth, golden drops of honey, with 100% pure and natural honey ensuring the 3 no criteria: no mixing, no preservatives, no toxicity. Innovations in equipment investment to upgrade the production process, innovate designs, packaging, apply digital technology in production, promote activities on e-commerce platforms to improve quality, continue to expand the product consumption market. In the coming time, Dao Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative promises to continue to affirm its brand, bringing Dao honey products to domestic and foreign consumers.

Duc Anh

Source: https://baohoabinh.com.vn/12/199977/Dam-da-mat-111ng-ban-Dao.htm