In 2021, Thang Long rice vermicelli is the first product of Nong Cong district to be recognized with 3-star OCOP. After meeting the standards, the Cooperative continued to invest in expanding the factory, buying more machinery to improve output and quality, meeting market demand.
Currently, the cooperative is coordinating with relevant units to apply for intellectual property rights for the product, completing 4-star OCOP standards in 2024. This is also one of the criteria for Thang Long commune to strive for. fighting for the newly advanced rural finish line.
Mr. Truong Huu Hoa, Director of Thang Long Rice Vermicelli Production Service Cooperative, Nong Cong district, Thanh Hoa province
Mr. Truong Huu Hoa, Director of Thang Long Rice Vermicelli Production Service Cooperative, Nong Cong district, Thanh Hoa province said: “We have completed the documents and planning of the raw material area to expand the raw material area to 400 hectares to meet production materials. Pay attention to materials and find new varieties.”
To achieve Ocop 4 stars, products must meet basic criteria such as: Using local materials and labor; production capacity; product quality and marketing ability… Therefore, with the support of the province and localities, production entities have proactively invested in expanding production scale and promoting product promotion to develop products. market development…
In addition, according to new regulations, 4-star OCOP products must be certified for intellectual property, have links to raw material areas, have the ability to expand markets, and the products must be outstanding and unique… These are considered difficult standards for production entities.
Mr. Bui Cong Anh, Deputy Chief of the New Rural Coordination Office of Thanh Hoa province
Mr. Bui Cong Anh, Deputy Chief of the New Rural Coordination Office of Thanh Hoa province said: “To overcome the shortcomings and achieve the set 4-star goal, the Coordination Office has identified the following goals: strengthen training; Organizing tours and learning experiences; coordinate with localities; Select potential 3-star products; guide subjects to upgrade production lines, factories, expand raw material areas, and connect markets.”
Achieving the 4-star OCOP standard will create conditions for products to promote their brands, expand consumption markets, and increase economic value. Thereby, contributing to localities in completing the goal of building advanced and model new rural areas.
Source: THNM April 25, 2024
