Cocoa Trong Duc - Treasure of Dong Nai province
TBV - Such as the tree of God or Greek food of gods. Cocoa tree (scientific name Theobroma cacao was first described scientifically by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.) was known more than 3000 years ago in Central America and Mexico. Scientists believe that the Mayan and Aztec people planted this plant long before European explorers came to the land. And this plant is thought to have originated in the Amazon rainforest.
In Vietnam, cocoa trees were introduced very early, following the Western missionaries, cocoa trees are now widely grown in many places such as Ben Tre, Ba Ria, Dong Nai, Binh Thuan, Lam Dong and Dak Lak, Dak Nong ... Cocoa trees were planted in Dong Nai Province since the 80s. However, in 2003, the program "national cocoa" with enterprises in Dong Nai participated in the program. invest in cultivating consumption products for export, economic efficiency is increasingly affirmed, has become a strong crop in Dong Nai province, most in Dinh Quan, Tan Phu and Thong Nhat districts. , Cam My ...
Cocoa trees were planted in 1976 by Dr. Thien and presented to Dr. Dang Tuong Kham, founder of Trong Duc Cocoa Company.
In which there is a significant contribution of Cocoa Trong Duc with nursery, support and technical guidance for farmers. Besides, products such as chocolate, cocoa powder, cocoa liquor, wine, fresh smoothies ... are extracted from special cocoa trees only at Trong Duc Cocoa Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2005, Cacao Trong Duc has been accompanying farmers in Dong Nai province ever since. Currently, the project of growing cocoa trees in Dong Nai Province is continuing on the development momentum and for this project to develop sustainably and long-term, Cocoa Trong Duc boldly invested in equipment, machinery and expanded the area. new material. Non-stop searching and researching to produce new product lines, with improved packaging and quality models to meet the strict requirements of the domestic market as well as step by step Entering deeply into the international market.
Cocoa Trong Duc's products are now exported to countries such as Japan, Korea, Russia and India ... In the future, Cacao Trong Duc will continue to promote and negotiate to expand the international market. bringing cacao Trong Duc products to spread around the world. In addition to tireless efforts in brand enhancement, affirming its position for a Vietnamese brand in the international arena. Cocoa Trong Duc always cares deeply and accompanies farmers to expand and develop material areas through technical training courses, sharing experiences. With the close association between cooperatives and dozens of cooperative groups.
Showroom displaying Trong Duc cocoa products
Cocoa Trong Duc is also one of the enterprises that contributed positively to the great success of the program "National target of new rural construction" in the period of 2016-2020 and presented "one product per commune - OCOP "Not only to accompany and support farmers through technical training courses, cooperatives and dozens of cooperative groups, Cocoa Trong Duc also cares and takes care of the spiritual life for children. farmers through scholarships for poor students who overcome difficulties, difficult households with children with outstanding academic achievements.
Cacao Trong Duc received the Honorary Gold Table at the launch of 10 outstanding events of the national target programs 2018
In addition, Cacao Trong Duc is an ideal place to visit and enjoy cocoa products. In 2018 Cacao Trong Duc welcomed more than 400 thousand visitors, particularly in the first quarter of 2019, welcomed nearly 150 thousand visitors. Revenue from showroom products show sales of more than 1 billion / month.
The press mission at Cacao Trong Duc
Japanese delegation visiting cacoa Trong Duc
The guests "international exchange program" at Cacao Trong Duc.
With more than 14 years of establishment and development, with special attention, and thorough support from the central leaders, local leaders, cocoa trees and the consensus of farmers People in the area and material areas, the solidarity of all staff, Cocoa Trong Duc has been growing, affirming its important position in the domestic market and on the international market. . Worthy of being "Treasure of Dong Nai Province"
Lessons and photos: Thai Hoa