Dong Nai’s OCOP program sees growth in both quantity and quality

(ĐN)- On December 26, the Dong Nai People’s Committee announced the results of its 2024 OCOP (One Commune One Product) evaluations, recognizing a total of 109 products from 64 local producers. Of these, 94 were newly certified and 15 were re-evaluated. Notably, 79 products earned a 3-star rating—exceeding the annual target by 247%—while 15 products achieved 4 stars, reaching 150% of the goal.

To date, Dong Nai has 282 OCOP-certified products from 165 producers. Among them, nine products have been submitted for national 5-star recognition.

Delegates visited display booths showcasing the province’s OCOP products.

According to Nguyen Van Thang, director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the OCOP program has significantly raised public awareness, transforming both producer and consumer mindsets. The program has also helped unlock local agricultural potential and encouraged producers to improve product quality and packaging, earning positive feedback from the market.

Looking ahead, in 2025, Dong Nai will focus on promoting OCOP products tied to rural tourism by leveraging local cultural values and specialties. Efforts will also be made to strengthen digital transformation in program management, including the development of software for product evaluation and classification.

In addition, authorities will enhance planning for raw material zones, invest in high-tech agriculture and post-harvest processing, and support producers in brand building, quality control, labeling, traceability, and geographical indication registration to ensure long-term sustainability.

Reported by B.Nguyen