Anh Son OCOP products during Tet season

Clean mushroom production in Anh Son district. Photo: Thanh Phuc

These days, LLCClean mushroomsThanh Minh (village 5, Linh Son commune, Anh Son) is busy with the production of clean mushrooms to supply the market during the Lunar New Year. It is expected that during this Tet holiday, the company will sell about 10 tons of clean mushrooms to the market.

Ms. Le Thi Hoa - Company Director said: "Currently, our company has 2 product lines that have achieved 3 OCOP stars at the provincial level, including: Dried mushrooms (lingzhi mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms) and fresh mushrooms (abalone, chicken thighs, white clams, shiitake mushrooms).The demand for clean mushrooms at the end of the year, especially during Tet, is very high, increasing 3-4 times compared to normal days. In particular, mushrooms that have met OCOP standards are very popular in the market because they have been tested for quality and food safety and hygiene…”.

A mushroom product recognized as a 3-star OCOP product at the provincial level is expanding its consumption market. Photo: Thanh Phuc

To supply enough mushrooms to the market, since the end of October, the company has hired more seasonal workers to speed up mushroom production stages such as packaging spawn and caring for mushrooms. At the same time, the mushroom production line has been upgraded to automate some stages to save labor and increase productivity and product quality. In addition, the design and packaging have been improved to meet consumer tastes.

Recognized3-star OCOP provincial levelIn 2021, Huong Hoa orange products of producer Le Thi Huong in Dinh Hop village, Dinh Son commune (Anh Son) were also one of the "best-selling" products during the Lunar New Year.

Late-ripening Xa Doai oranges produced by Le Thi Huong in Dinh Son commune (Anh Son) are expected to supply 10 tons of fruit for the Lunar New Year. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Accordingly, in 2 hectares of oranges grown organically, meeting VietGAP standards, about half of the area is late-ripening orange variety for Lunar New Year with an output of about 10 tons.

“The main variety of oranges sold for Tet is Xa Doai oranges with golden hearts, so they are popular in the market. Oranges ripen during Tet so they sell at a higher price. This type of orange is mainly used for altars and as Tet gifts, so we also invest in labels and packaging in beautiful paper boxes with traceability stamps. Currently, the amount of oranges for Tet is “hanging on the tree” but customers have already placed orders,” said Ms. Le Thi Huong.

Vinh Huong Hoa orange products were recognized with 3 OCOP stars in 2021. Photo: Thanh Phuc

One of the productsOCOP of Anh Son districtOften sold out during Tet are herbal eggs and chickens of the Clean Agricultural Production and Business Cooperative owned by Mr. Bui Dinh Cuong in Hamlet 2, Linh Son Commune, which was recognized as achieving 3 OCOP stars in 2020. With a scale of 8,000 chickens and 3,000 laying hens, during Tet, Mr. Cuong's satellite farms and main farm supply the market with about 16 tons of herbal chickens.

Because they are raised in a biologically safe manner, regularly supplemented with herbs such as: hairy dream leaves, turmeric powder, garlic, honey; raised for a long period of 6-7 months and separated from industrial food 2 months in advance, only fed pure cereals, the meat quality is delicious, very popular in the market.

Hill chickens in Anh Son district raised with herbs are always "sold out" during Tet. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Mr. Bui Dinh Cuong said: “Our chicken eggs and broilers are sold as soon as they are produced. Due to the meticulous care and clean and safe farming, the price is higher than the market price. Accordingly, eggs cost 3,200-3,500 VND/egg; broilers cost 120,000 VND/kg. It is expected that in December, we will sell about 50,000 eggs to wholesalers, agents, and traders to serve the production of confectionery and jam for Tet; from December 23 to Lunar New Year, we will sell about 8,000 broilers and chickens for offerings.”

Current districtMr. SonThere are 14 OCOP products, many of which are consumed strongly during Tet such as: Mushrooms, Kim Nhan oranges, Vinh Huong Hoa oranges, Bai Phu oranges, Minh Sang tea... To create a spread and boost the consumption of OCOP products, the subjects have approached online sales methods, promoted participation in e-commerce platforms, thanks to that, the production and consumption of OCOP products of the district have been expanded year by year.

It is expected that by the end of the year, Mr. Cuong will sell about 50,000 herbal eggs to the market. Photo: Thanh Phuc

To serve the Lunar New Year market, currently, production facilities and households are focusing on care, breeding and growing to have the best quality products with the most eye-catching designs to meet the needs and tastes of consumers./.