Muong Ang promotes deep processing of coffee

Workers at Ha Chung Coffee Processing Facility (Muong Ang District) pack products.

Muong Ang district currently has two establishments producing and processing green coffee beans, including: Manh Hung Coffee Processing Establishment (Group 1, Muong Ang town); Anh Chi Em Coffee Processing Establishment (Na Luong village, Ang Nua commune) and Viet Bac Coffee Import-Export Joint Stock Company producing and processing coffee beans for export. Two establishments processing ground coffee and coffee products include: Hai An Company Limited; Ha Chung Coffee Production and Processing Establishment.

In order to promote and introduce Arabica Muong Ang coffee products to domestic and international tourists and consumers, Muong Ang district has recently participated in many national-level activities such as: Bringing Arabica Muong Ang coffee products to the 8th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival in 2023; introducing Arabica Muong Ang coffee products at the 5th session of the 15th National Assembly . Product promotion and introduction activities have attracted the attention of individuals, organizations, Korean enterprises, and the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association; contributing to creating opportunities for investment cooperation in the field of high-quality coffee production and processing.

However, besides the achieved results, currently coffee processing enterprises in Muong Ang district still face many difficulties such as: small scale, fragmented, mainly raw production; the quality of some products is not consistent, not focusing on deep production of high quality coffee.

Hai An Company Limited, one of two coffee powder and coffee product processing facilities in Muong Ang district, has an average output of 15 - 20 tons/year. The simple machinery system includes roasting machines, color sorting machines, label stamping machines, bag sealing machines, grinding machines, etc. The company currently has 3 product lines: 200g and 500g coffee powder, and filter bag coffee. To improve product quality and design, the company is redesigning coffee product packaging and segmenting into different types to meet customer needs. At the same time, investing in more machines to produce instant coffee products, the company is expected to launch this product line in October 2023.

Ha Chung coffee processing facility also has a small production scale, low consumption output mainly serving the province, with an average consumption output of 3 - 5 tons of coffee husks/year. Ms. Bui Thi Viet Ha, owner of Ha Chung coffee processing facility, said: Currently, the facility has 4 coffee products, including pure Arabica coffee powder; scented coffee bags for cars; coffee for facial masks, whitening baths; coffee wine. In which, the main processing is pure coffee powder for coffee with filter. In 2024, the facility will continue to expand its production scale, upgrade its warehouse; purchase modern machinery and equipment such as industrial roasters, forming a modern industrial production chain, meeting the requirements of domestic and foreign markets in large quantities. It is expected to initially increase the output to 7 - 10 tons of coffee husks/year.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Dat, Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Muong Ang district said: To improve the quality of coffee, especially deep-processed coffee products, along with promoting propaganda and introducing products, the district has implemented key tasks in the near future such as: Closely coordinating with the Department of Intellectual Property (Ministry of Science and Technology), the Institute of Soil and Fertilizer ( Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development ) to complete the geographical indications for Muong Ang coffee trees; creating mechanisms and policies to encourage businesses to invest in planting, producing and deep processing coffee towards high quality. Organizing training courses, disseminating knowledge to people about developing high-quality Vietnamese coffee. Encouraging and supporting establishments and businesses to focus on investing in image and diversifying coffee products. Strengthening trade promotion; Participate in introducing and promoting Arabica coffee from Muong Ang district at fairs, conferences, seminars, and trade connection programs between suppliers, buyers, exporters, and coffee processing enterprises in the district.

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