Increasing the value of OCOP products.

As the first locality in the country to implement the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program, Quang Ninh now has hundreds of products that have been evaluated, classified, and certified under the OCOP program. Since receiving OCOP certification, these products have gradually established their brands, boosted exports to international markets, and thus increased the value of agricultural products.

Báo Quảng Ninh•09/05/2026

Pakistani Ambassador to Vietnam Kohdayar Marri (sixth from the left) and a delegation of Pakistani culinary artisans enjoying tea at Viet Tu Investment Construction and Trading Company Limited (April 2026).

In response to the need for restructuring crop patterns and the goal of sustainable agricultural development, Duong Hoa commune has identified tea as its main crop, suitable to its natural conditions and the farming practices of its people. Programs supporting new varieties, transferring scientific and technical knowledge, and establishing concentrated raw material areas have been gradually implemented, creating a foundation for the strong development of the Duong Hoa tea growing region.

To contribute to increasing the value of local agricultural products, Viet Tu Construction and Trading Investment Company Limited (Duong Hoa commune) has standardized its planting process according to international standards. Investing in processing and packaging technology. modern , This has resulted in high-quality tea products that meet export standards . To date, Viet Tu Tea has nearly 20 different products with prices ranging from a few million to tens of millions of VND per kilogram, with some types of tea priced at over 100 million VND per kilogram.

At the announcement ceremony for the results of the 2025 Central OCOP product ranking, held in mid-April 2026 at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (Hanoi), Viet Tu tea had 6 products achieving 5-star national standard, accounting for 15% of the total 40 products honored.

Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Huong, Director of the Company Sharing: These 6 products are among the company's top 10 provincial-level OCOP products and were awarded the international Golden Leaf Awards 2024 (Australia Tea Masters). This result is not only a recognition of the company's long-term investment in research, processing, and product development, but also creates opportunities for Vietnamese agricultural products to continue to improve and conquer markets with long-standing tea traditions such as China, Japan, and Taiwan. These are considered high-standard markets, demanding strict requirements in terms of both product quality and story.

Cassava vermicelli is produced on a vermicelli drying and coating line at Binh Lieu Trading and Service Joint Stock Company (Binh Lieu commune).

Previously, in October 2025, at Award Ceremony, Awarding Certificates for Outstanding National Rural Industrial Products for the Sixth Time by The Ministry of Industry and Trade organized an event showcasing Bình Liêu cassava vermicelli products. belong to Binh Lieu Trading and Services Joint Stock Company (Binh Lieu commune) has been Ranked 5 stars in the national OCOP program in 2025 .

Older brother Nguyen Xuan Tung, Deputy Director of the company , said: Since 2000 2017, Company Satisfied Registered to participate in the OCOP program with Binh Lieu cassava vermicelli and achieved 4 stars on the first attempt. To upgrade the product's star rating, over the past period, The company has partnered with farmers to build a sustainable raw material supply area . The company invested in an additional vermicelli coating and drying line and a steam boiler, totaling 2.7 billion VND, which helped shorten the manual vermicelli drying process, eliminate dependence on weather conditions, reduce labor costs, increase production, and improve product quality. In addition, the company also invested in and changed the packaging designs, models, and product types to suit customer needs while still reflecting local cultural identity.

After achieving national 5-star rating, the company has We signed a product supply contract with a supermarket chain comprising over 40 stores in Hanoi ; at the same time... Aiming to export to demanding markets such as Japan, South Korea, and Europe, and boosting sales through e-commerce platforms. Having met stringent requirements, in March 2026, the company exported its first 5.5 tons of cassava vermicelli to Japan, valued at nearly $18,000 (equivalent to VND 450 million).

Currently, Quang Ninh is leading the country in the OCOP program with 437 products achieving 3-5 stars from 84 businesses, cooperatives, and households. Among these, 16 products have achieved 5-star national standard.

In the coming period, the province will continue to prioritize Developing products in a green, organic, and environmentally friendly direction ; promoting Application of science and technology and digital transformation in management and manufacture . The province is also focusing on improving mechanisms to support businesses, strengthening linkages between stakeholders, and investing in logistics infrastructure to optimize the supply chain. This helps the entities. Maintaining brand reputation , increasing value for agricultural products, creating Sustainable livelihoods for the people, making a significant contribution to rural economic development.