Dong Nai hosts trade connection and OCOP certification ceremony

Le Thi Anh Tuyet, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Agriculture and Environment, presents certificates to entities whose products achieved 3-star OCOP status in the second phase of 2025. Photo: B. Nguyen

In the second phase of 2025, 28 products citywide were evaluated and recognized under the OCOP program, including three mango-based products of Thuan Huong Production Trading Co., Ltd., which were granted 4-star OCOP status. To encourage OCOP entities, the Department of Agriculture and Environment organized a ceremony to present OCOP certificates to qualified entities in accordance with Decision No. 125/QD-UBND dated January 14, 2026, issued by the Dong Nai City People’s Committee.

Chinese enterprises participating in the conference expressed interest in establishing links with fruit-growing raw material areas in Dong Nai City to serve export markets. Photo: B. Nguyen

The Trade Connection Conference, linking agricultural production and trading enterprises, aims to provide active, timely support to facilities, businesses, and cooperatives engaged in the production and trade of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products in Dong Nai City. The event also introduces the city’s potential, promotes its image, and showcases key products, safe products, OCOP products, and local specialties. At the same time, it creates opportunities for production and processing enterprises to connect directly with distributors and exporters to expand into new consumption markets and find new customers.

A representative of Golden Cashew Farm shares opinions at the conference. Photo: B. Nguyen

On this occasion, representatives of production and processing enterprises and cooperatives signed memoranda of understanding with distribution systems, supermarkets, and commercial centers in the city to strengthen cooperation based on the capacities and practical needs of each party. The cooperation aims to connect the production, supply, and consumption of agricultural products that are safe, high-quality, certified by state management agencies, and fully traceable.

A representative of Trang Co Bu Lach Organic Cashew Cooperative in Tho Son commune signs a memorandum of understanding with a cashew processing company. Photo: B. Nguyen

Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Thi Anh Tuyet emphasized that, within the framework of the Dong Nai City Golden Cashew Festival 2026, the City People’s Committee coordinated with the Department of Industry and Trade, Dong Nai Cashew Association, and relevant agencies to organize the Trade Connection Conference linking agricultural production and trading enterprises, along with the One Commune One Product (OCOP) certification ceremony for the second phase of 2025. The conference created opportunities for OCOP entities and enterprises in Dong Nai City to access and explore distribution channels for agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products to retail distribution systems both inside and outside the city. The event also served as a forum for businesses and investors to explore investment opportunities in the production and trade of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products in Dong Nai.

A representative of the Dong Nai Department of Agriculture and Environment signs a cooperation agreement with a business. Photo: B. Nguyen

The OCOP program has created important momentum for deep processing, product diversification, and brand building. To date, the city has 451 OCOP products with valid certification, produced by 274 production entities. Of these figures, 89 products hold 4-star OCOP status and 11 hold 5-star OCOP status.

Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Thi Anh Tuyet and a representative of a Chinese enterprise visit an agricultural product booth at the Golden Cashew Festival. Photo: B. Nguyen