History of company

I. HISTORY OF CADA

After the domination, the main activity of the French colonialists in Dak Lak was to exploit labor and to dredge resources there. Going to where, the French colonialists carried out colonial mining radical. With Dak Lak, then the land is rich and cheap human resources that the majority is exploited on the spot. Large plantations appear. In Dak Lak province, the first site was the CADA plantation.

CADA: This is an acronym, taking the initials of phrase COMPAGNIE AGRICOLE D'ASIE: meaning Asian Agriculture Company.

Asian Agriculture Corporation or CADA plantations occupy a large area from km 18 to 47 along National Highway 21 (now Highway 26) Buon Ma Thuot - Nha Trang. CADA is headquartered in France at 46 De Laborde Street - District 8 - Paris. With an investment capital of 50,000,000 Frs and a total area of 4,000 hectares of coffee and tea. CADA's products are sent to France (imported from Lehavre), also sold to countries such as Algeria, Morocco, Indonesia ...

Thus: CADA is the name taken from the initials of an economic organization that the French colonial has established to exploit the colony in Krong Pak - Dak Lak since 1922.

CADA was the place where the French colonialists began to loot land to exploit resources in a large scale during colonial colonial exploitation of the French colonialists in Dak Lak and also here in the process of mobilizing revolutionary prize the CADA is the place where the French colonial rule after more than 40 years of construction has collapsed first in Dak Lak.

CADA was the birthplace of the first revolutionary government at the grassroots level in the province at that time, and then the Viet Minh Province Dak Lak province initially set up a revolutionary base of workers in a plantation of French colonialists. , which is used as a springboard for the government in the immediate area that robs the government in Buon Ma Thuot town. Here, for the first time the revolutionary red flag fluttered on a flagpole in front of an interim revolutionary committee set up.

CADA with its workers became a strong revolutionary base before the French colonialists took over the town of Buon Ma Thuot and in the process of fighting, protecting the achievements of the revolution with a team The resilience of the Vietnamese working class has brought about a strong foundation for the Party and the provincial revolutionary government, ready to fight under the glorious banner of the Communist Party. Vietnam.

Thus, in the history of the birth and growth of workers in CADA has confirmed the strong development of the revolutionary movement Dak Lak has a very important significance in the rise of anti-Japanese resistance to the pre-war state. meaningful preparation for decisive victory in the August 1945 general uprising across Dak Lak province.

The Treaty of Geneva (1954) ended the 9-year resistance against the French colonialists with the Dien Bien Phu victory. Months continue, the war against the United States, unification of the country marked by the end of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign (April 30, 1975).

After taking over the entire area of the CADA Plantation, on March 1, 1977, the People's Committee of Dak Lak Province issued Decision 109 / QD-UB on the establishment of the local state farm, named Phuoc An Farm, Krong Pak District (now Phuoc An Coffee Joint Stock Company).

CADA is the place to mark the historical events of the birth and maturity of the Viet Minh government, with the people of Dak Lak province uprising open government (24-8-1945). has a new era than ever before in the history of the province.

II. PHUOC AN - 40 YEARS A ROAD

In November 1976, 20 staff of Dong Hieu Farm (Nghe An) broke up with their families, neighbors towed to the road under the maneuvering of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dak Lak mountainous provinces received the task of construction Phuoc An Coffee Plantation. All of them are new, strange in a land of highland forest wilderness, full of uncertainties because the security situation is not guaranteed. At that time, the Fulbrids were active against the revolution, looting and killing the people. Phuoc An is in their area of operation. Everyday, at around 4pm, the section of National Highway 26 passing through here is often less traveled. Therefore, the farm has been given two basic tasks of strengthening, organizing production and fighting for regional security.

After 4 months of intensive preparation, on April 1, 1977, Phuoc An Coffee Farm was officially established. Party committees and leaders of the Farmers organization thoroughly grasp the fight to the top task, quickly organized militia and self-defense militia battalion, always ready to fight, To destroy and capture Fulbrides. Battle of May 1982, shot down command captain, disbanded Fulbright here.

The initial acreage of the Farm was only 240 hectares, which belonged to a number of Vietnamese and foreign owned plantations.

Bulldozer for new coffee growing at Phuoc An coffee farm

The second phase may be from 1982 to 1988. At this time the security situation has been assured, but the production situation is still difficult. The working life of the workers is still hardship, even some households suffer from hunger. The subsidy mechanism in the management of constraints plus the technical and managerial level of the staff has many limitations, not promote the positive thinking in the laborers, not create incentives. sense of responsibility of production staff and workers. Hunger, suffering has pushed some people to negative and irresponsible lifestyles.

Government leaders visit Phuoc An coffee farm in 1978

According to the decision of the People's Committee of Dak Lak province. In 1985, the Phuoc An Coffee Plant was partially separated and 120 hectares was planted to establish Phuoc Son Coffee Farm. In 1989, 600 hectares of coffee was planted again. Reasonable measures appropriate to the situation and capacity of production management, has helped the farm to overcome some difficulties at these times. In 1988, the farm applied the contracting method of contracting labor to production. This measure has created a motivation for hard work and hard work of the workers; The profitability has increased in proportion to the productivity and quality of their work. Productivity and productivity of the farm are gradually improved and the worker's life is gradually improving. In 1988, Phuoc An was the first farm in the country to produce 1,000 tons of coffee beans.

Establishment of coffee farm in October - separated from Phuoc An coffee farm

In 1989, Phuoc An Coffee Farm entered the stage of production development with many advantages, with the whole country abolishing the mechanism of subsidy and transformation of operation according to the market economy. Of course, the sudden change also caused many difficulties, temporary embarrassment. During this period, infrastructure works for production, processing and trading were strongly invested. Up to now, there are 8 hectares of drying yards, 3,000 square meters of storage area capable of receiving 15,000 tons of products. Irrigation and transportation system. The factory produces 50 tons of biotech fertilizer per day and a high quality coffee processing factory.

Phuoc An Farm applied technical advances in garden cultivation

Employees are voluntarily contracted area in accordance with their capacity and conditions in the period from 15 to 20 years. Labor was paid at 44% of actual harvested coffee yield. The farm is contracted to improve productivity and labor efficiency, promote the autonomy and responsibility of workers but constantly improve the management in many aspects. Workers must perform technical direction, coordination and management of material use of the farm. Up to now, most of the households have invested themselves outside the investment of the farm. Out-of-pocket products and private work products are sold to the Farm at agreed prices.

Many technical measures have been applied by the farm for production. It can be said that a measure to improve the garden is quite bold pruning and restrict the development of branches and tops to increase coffee productivity. When implementing this measure, we have encountered many difficulties. Even the director and the party secretary had to explain the matter to the whole farm. But because of the publicity, the success of today is more spectacular and meaningful. This is the result of a collaborative study between Farm Director and Associate Professor Dr. Phan Quoc Sui, Director of Ea K'Mat Coffee Research Institute.

Phuoc An Company deployed underground water system for irrigation in 1998

Please refer to the average annual productivity of Phuoc An Coffee Company as follows: In 1993, it was 1.5 tons / ha, in 1994 it was 1.8 tons / hectare, in 1995 reached 2.4. ton / hectare and in 1996 reached over 3 tons / hectare. In particular, there are more than 200 hectares continuously for many years yielding an average yield of over 4 tons per hectare and, in particular, there are 6-7 tonne hectares of coffee plantations.

Since 1993, Phuoc An coffee farm has been allowed to export directly. Coffee in 1993-1994, reaching export turnover of $ 6,425,610. Coffee in 1995-1996, as of May 1996, reached $ 11,028,000, accounting for 62% of the plan. From the requirement of direct export, the farm has set up a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, dealing with customers from many countries throughout Asia, Europe, USA.

Company leaders welcome foreign customers

On the days of the country are trying to make achievements to celebrate the eighth National Congress of the Party, all cadres, workers excited excited news: June 5, 1996 under the decision of Dak Lak Provincial People's Committee, farm officially converted into Phuoc An coffee company. We are delighted to have the trust of our superiors, but we are deeply aware of our responsibility for the need to improve and to work harder to fulfill our mission.

The ceremony received the First Class Labor Medal

Apart from the basic tasks of economics, politics and national defense, the care and improvement of the life of cadres and workers is equally important. It can be said here has formed a community of unity, living in harmony and increasing income under the common roof of Phuoc An Coffee Company. Since 1996, 100% of the employees of the Company have been covered by health insurance and other types of insurance according to the State regulations. Every year, many officials and workers are traveling, sightseeing and historical relics in the provinces in the country, participate in the movement of VHVN, sport. In 1995 alone, 226 people and 58 students traveled. The entire residential area of the workers of the company has used the national grid. Nearly 70% of the households have motorcycles and video cameras with more than 200 videocassettes, 200 tractors and more than 350 houses built solidly with beautiful architecture throughout the company.

In 1995, nearly 1,000 hectares of new coffee were planted in Cu Na Commune, Krong Buk District and Ea Nam Commune, Ea H'leo District, as a result of the plan to expand the plantation area of Phuoc An to raise The scope of the company on a larger scale of production and business, is the right direction and positive development for new contributions to Phuoc An richer in the future. To ensure the water supply for 650 hectares of coffee in Cu Na and 350 hectares in Ea Nam, the company completed the construction of all 9 dams with sufficient water pumping system, raising the total cost to VND 27 billion. 2 new cultivated land of Phuoc An. From the beginning, the company paid attention to the education of Ede ethnic minority children in this locality, with the amount of VND 260 million spent to build schools in Cu Ne commune. Social welfare projects will continue to be built in Cuu Ne and Ea Nam, where the life of the Ede ethnic has been severely deprived for many generations, all year round rainy season only sunny days Waiting for the field with each dry pad on the shoulder.

In the period of 2000-2003, due to the crisis in the coffee industry, the company was once again in a difficult situation: high cost of investment and high cost of sales. The demand for capital for investment is scarce, coffee export stagnation. But with the inherent spirit, the efforts of the whole staff of staff, flexible management and sharp business skills of leading cadres, especially the key personnel in business , has brought the company to overcome the challenges of crisis stand firmly on the market, affirmed the position, reputation and prestige in the market in the country and internationally, preserve capital and profit. In recent years, the company has grown steadily in terms of both quantity and quality, export turnover is over USD 15 million per year, profit of the company is constantly increasing. Currently Phuoc An Coffee Joint Stock Company is one of the leading companies in the world of producing and exporting quality coffee under the UTZ Certified standard (Clean Coffee to ensure traceability).

Being a large coffee enterprise, Phuoc An Coffee Joint Stock Company has taken initiative in selecting seeds and technical care. Through modern processing technology with selected coffee from the best coffee garden has launched coffee Phuoc An Coffee, especially high quality wet coffee. The products of Phuoc An coffee company have met domestic and foreign demand such as England, France, USA, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, Singapore, To satisfy the demand of the Japanese market, we always bring to the partners, customers trust and satisfaction, the brand of high quality coffee beans, create a prestigious brand in the coffee export market and agricultural. With successes and steadfastness, Phuoc An Coffee rises to new heights affirming the position of Vietnamese enterprises in the international arena.

Processing of wet coffee at Phuoc An processing factory

With a long-term strategic vision, in 2004, the company has implemented a model of intercropping of Sầu Rủi ro Kinh doanh chính DoNa in the whole area in Phuoc An area, help biodiversity garden, adapt to climate change as well. Increase sales, improve income levels for employees. Up to now, the project has brought about very high efficiency for the contracted farmers, from VND 800 million to VND 1 billion each. By 2015, the company will continue to mix Booth 7 avocado on over 100 hectares of the company's coffee, helping to create shade trees for coffee, bringing economic efficiency, improving productivity and improving quality. the company successfully piloted the production model of durian and avocado according to VietGAP standards.

Nguyen Thien Nhan - President of Vietnamese Fatherland Front Committee visits coffee garden of the company

Phuoc An Coffee Joint-Stock Company has been selected by the Ministry of Industry and Trade as a prestigious export enterprise and for many years successfully fulfilled its mission. With its strength and potential, Phuoc An Coffee Joint Stock Company confidently entered the new era of integration economy, affirmed the Vietnamese brand in the international arena.

From a farm with a lot of work, difficulties, lack. So far, Phuoc An coffee company has become one of the strong enterprises in the coffee industry of the province, it is a long way with many difficulties. But with the unanimous support of a whole group, especially with the determination to "dare to think of doing" of the company management, Phuoc An Coffee Joint Stock Company has gradually affirmed its position. Over the past years, the company has been honored to receive the first-class Labor Medal, the Labor Medal second class and the second-class Labor Medal; Vietnam Gold Star Award; Red Star Award; gold quality award of Vietnam; the UNESCO cultural business and many other noble titles.

General Director of the company is honored to receive the Vietnam Gold Star Award in 2017

A strong Phuoc An contributes in many areas of social work of the province. Nowadays, the broader development is trying to share a prosperous life with capital and production experience. These are numbers that bring joy to life. The land of Phuoc An goes through every season with red berries and trees, with new constructions, with the joy of multiplying in each eye, the smile of the people. Phuoc An has become one of the proud points of thousands of Kinh workers, Ede people in the rich rich countryside, the hero of the country.