Developing 5-star OCOP products.

The One Commune One Product (OCOP) program is a key program for developing the rural economy by leveraging local resources, enhancing product value, and increasing people's income. After 12 years of implementation, Quang Ninh currently has 437 OCOP products that have achieved star ratings, including 8 OCOP products that have achieved 5-star national ratings.

Cassava vermicelli production at Binh Lieu Trading & Services Joint Stock Company.

In June 2025, Quang Ninh had 4 products participating in the 2025 National OCOP Product Evaluation and Classification Conference. Following the evaluation, the province had 3 more OCOP products awarded 5-star ratings, including: the "Lucky Charm" vase and the "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" glazed vase set from the Quang Vinh Ceramic Company Limited branch; and the Binh Lieu vermicelli from Binh Lieu Trading & Service Joint Stock Company.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tung, Deputy Director of Binh Lieu Trading and Service Joint Stock Company, enthusiastically shared: "In 2017, the company registered to participate in the OCOP program and achieved 4 stars on the first attempt. To upgrade the star rating for our products, we have actively collaborated with farmers to build sustainable raw material areas, applying scientific and technological advancements to the production process to increase productivity and product quality."

In 2024, the company invested in an additional vermicelli coating and drying line and a boiler, totaling 2.7 billion VND. This contributed to shortening the manual vermicelli drying process, eliminating dependence on weather conditions, reducing labor costs, increasing production, and improving product quality. The company also invested in and changed the packaging design, models, and product types to suit customer needs while still preserving local cultural identity.

After the product received a national 5-star rating, the company signed a supply contract with a supermarket chain comprising over 40 stores in Hanoi ; expanding its domestic customer base, aiming for exports to Japan, South Korea, and the Czech Republic, and boosting sales through e-commerce platforms. It is projected that during the Lunar New Year 2026, the company will sell approximately 150 tons of vermicelli, a 50% increase compared to 2025.

The "Lucky Charm Vase" product is from the Quang Vinh Ceramic Company Limited branch.

The "Lucky Charm" vase and the Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter glazed vase set from Quang Vinh Ceramic Co., Ltd. are ceramic products that fully embody artistic, cultural, technical, and local identity values. To achieve the national 5-star OCOP certification, the company focused on improving environmental protection criteria during production; adding product information to packaging and labels; developing a compelling product story; and enhancing production capacity and scale to meet export market demands. After upgrading, the products gained wider recognition, participated in numerous fairs and competitions organized by the province, thereby increasing their value and enabling the company to expand production and revenue.

To enhance the quality of products and aim for the development of more OCOP products that meet national 5-star standards, the province prioritizes the development of products from indigenous crops and livestock; supports businesses and people in building raw material areas according to VietGAP and organic standards, ensuring clear traceability; and supports production facilities in investing in modern technology lines and applying closed-loop, environmentally friendly processes.

During the period 2020-2025, the province provided support for OCOP products according to Resolution No. 194/2019/NQ-HĐND dated July 30, 2019 of the Provincial People's Council totaling 3.21 billion VND; and support according to Resolution No. 313/2020/NQ-HĐND dated December 9, 2020 of the Provincial People's Council totaling 1.39 billion VND, including 950 million VND in rewards for 49 OCOP products achieving 4-5 star standards; and 380 million VND in support for OCOP entities to build 12 advanced management systems (ISO, HACCP, GMP). Support for industrial promotion under Decision No. 41/2018/QD-UBND dated December 28, 2018, of the Provincial People's Committee was provided to 19 projects with a total budget of 4.37 billion VND, mainly supporting investment in machinery and equipment for deep processing and application of new technologies, averaging 200-300 million VND per project.

With the goal of having 15 to 20 more 5-star OCOP products by 2030, the province is selecting products with potential for in-depth investment, while connecting them with the development of tourism, e-commerce, clean food supply chains, and sustainable exports, gradually bringing the Quang Ninh OCOP brand further into the international market.

Minh Yen

Source: https://baoquangninh.vn/phat-trien-cac-san-pham-ocop-5-sao-3377719.html