General introduction

The sweetness from alluvium of Mekong river fulfilled by the hearts of Ben Tre's farmers

Ben Tre Green Pomelo Agriculture Cooperative – The Source of Trust and the Essence of Alluvium

Welcome to Ben Tre Green Pomelo Agriculture Cooperative. Here, each pomelo does not merely grow from the soil; it blossoms and bears fruit from the love, sweat, and aspirations of our orchard farmers.

Embarking on our journey on December 30, 2016, we carry a fierce pride: to bring the unique flavor of Vietnam's green skin pomelo far across the endless ocean waves. Amidst the relentless currents of the global trade era, we do not simply offer raw agricultural products; rather, day by day, we are cultivating a "safe haven" of absolute trust and prestige on the digital platform.

At Ben Tre Green Pomelo Agriculture Cooperative, we deeply believe that a flawless pomelo is not only captivating for its plump green rind or refined sweetness. It is the crystallization of a harmoniously protected ecosystem, the warm smiles of a prosperous farming community, and an unwavering commitment to complying with thousands of the strictest standards.

Coming to Ben Tre Green Buoi Cooperative, you will receive a warm welcome from the rustic western farmers and enjoy the specialties of green grapefruit picked from the trees.
 
If you do not have the conditions to come to the cooperative, you can order Green Pomelos at phone number: 0939 56 58 29 or Email: htxbuoibentre@gmail.com 
 
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of you for receiving and supporting your products.

Vision, mission

 

Our Mission: Sustainable Aspirations & The Promise of Social Responsibility

Our story echoes a love song blending humanity and nature, though it must weather the fierce, turbulent notes of climate change and saline intrusion. The enduring bond of 445 households, spreading across more than 100 hectares of our motherland in Chau Thanh and Cho Lach, is the collective heartbeat driving our efforts to forge fairness in the global value chain. Together, we wholeheartedly preserve the core values of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).

  • Protecting the ecosystem and cherishing our green planet: We bow before nature, choosing a cultivation path that relies on the heavens and the earth. By inviting "natural guards"—the natural predators of pests—to protect our orchards, we allow the alluvium of the Tien River to be soothed and breathe its cyclical rhythm, untainted by chemicals. Every drop of groundwater is cherished through our biological purification system (Biobed), and every piece of waste is thoroughly processed, serving as a testament to our pure love for Mother Nature.
  • Social equity and sowing the seeds of sustainable livelihoods: Our strength lies in the power of unity. The collective economic model acts as a giant embrace holding 445 households, kindling hope for a prosperous life that transcends the national average standard of living. Here, the sweat of women is deeply respected in safe processing facilities, and the vulnerable are wholeheartedly sheltered and guided.
  • Value chain transparency – Preserving the true worth of sweat: The cooperative was born to be a steadfast shield, carrying the voices of farmers to negotiate directly and openly with the world. We shatter every murky wall of information asymmetry, ensuring that every drop of sweat shed blossoms into flowers of true value, worthy of the laborers' arduous efforts.

Operational Methods: Disciplined Agriculture

A passionate heart is always guided by a sharp mind. The concept of "Disciplined Agriculture" is not dry; rather, it is materialized through our closed "Internal Audit System"—where every step is filled with caution and precision to deliver absolute peace of mind:

  • Profound 5-level quality control: Stemming from a deep understanding of the fields, we stand by our orchard owners in the promise of absolute agrochemical isolation for 21 days prior to harvest (PIH). Then, through rigorous yet gentle screening rounds at our sterile 14-billion-VND complex, only the purest, completely disease-free pomelos are retained.
  • Scientific verification illuminating transparency: Behind the rustic flavor lies our cutting-edge analytical capacity for 700 to 1,018 types of chemical active ingredients (MRLs). We proudly bear prestigious certifications such as GlobalGAP and HACCP, holding our heads high as we enter the most demanding markets, including the EU, New Zealand, the US, and Australia.
  • The art of preserving freshness via the Cold Chain: Understanding every biological breath of the pomelo, we lull them into a gentle sleep at temperatures of 10°C - 12°C and 90% humidity. Tucked neatly in carton boxes, our fruits cross the rolling ocean waves for 90 to 100 grueling days, so that upon waking in a new horizon, the pomelo segments remain as crisp and sweet as if freshly picked.

Quintessential Product: "Pink Lady Pomelo" – A Love Song from Mother Earth

Drinking the sweet milk of the Tien River's alluvium, our 4-star OCOP-certified fruit bearing the beautiful name "Pink Lady Pomelo" is the masterpiece we dedicate to the world:

  • Sensory quality that awakens the senses: Glistening beneath the green rind, bursting with fragrant essential oil glands, lies a captivating peach-pink heart. Each juicy segment, melting crisply in the mouth, bursts with an elegant sweetness that lingers on the tip of the tongue, featuring a perfectly stable Brix level of 10% to 13%.
  • Flexible specifications, pleasing every destination: Whether it is the delicate, compact size (0.6kg) sent to the East, or the robust form (2.0kg) reaching Europe, America, Australia, and the Middle East, we always know how to tailor our sizing to harmonize with the diverse preferences of all five continents.
  • An elevated value ecosystem: Not stopping at fresh fruits, the essence of our pomelos resonates further in flawlessly quick-frozen (IQF) pomelo segments, or in every drop of essential oil meticulously extracted from the peel, fulfilling its journey of contribution from a circular agricultural chain.

Ben Tre Green Pomelo Agriculture Cooperative has been rising as a proud symbol of Vietnam's disciplined agriculture at the global trade banquet. Shaking hands with us means you are touching a commitment to walk alongside a transparent, robust, ethical, and resilient supply chain.


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