{"id":15190,"date":"2026-05-14T11:19:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phakhaolao.la\/?post_type=champion&#038;p=15190"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:24:41","slug":"yordxam-company-ltd","status":"publish","type":"champion","link":"https:\/\/phakhaolao.la\/en\/champion\/yordxam-company-ltd\/","title":{"rendered":"Yordxam Company Ltd."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yordxam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yordxam Co., Ltd.<\/a> is a pioneering enterprise dedicated to promoting <a href=\"https:\/\/species.phakhaolao.la\/search\/specie_details\/142\">Khao Kai Noi<\/a>, or \u201cLittle Chicken Rice,\u201d renowned as the finest sticky rice in Laos. Little Chicken Rice (<b><i>Oryza sativa<\/i><\/b><b> L. subsp. japonica Shig.Kato<\/b><b>)<\/b><b>, <\/b>locally known as <b>Khao Kai Noi<\/b>, is a traditional Lao sticky rice celebrated for its unique shape, large grains, fragrant aroma, sweet flavor, and soft texture, setting it apart from other rice varieties. It is proudly registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Houaphanh and Xieng Khouang Provinces, serving as a symbol of Lao agricultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its recognition, Khao Kai Noi historically lacked strong entrepreneurship in branding, packaging, and distribution, which limited its potential to fully capitalize on its GI status. Mr. Somsay Chanthalungsi, a member and Director of the Khao Kai Noi Promotion Association, founded Yordxam Co., Ltd. with a vision to preserve his family\u2019s traditional products while elevating local heritage through innovation and modern business practices.<\/p>\n<p>Yordxam Co., Ltd. plays an important role in branding, processing, and delivering high-quality, traceable Khao Kai Noi to consumers, while also generating sustainable income for rural farmers. The company actively supports two national initiatives: <a href=\"https:\/\/gret.org\/en\/news\/2020\/a-geographic-indication-for-khao-kai-noi-rice-in-laos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khao Kai Noi GI<\/a> and Khao Kai Noi Organic ensuring product integrity, consumer trust, and long-term sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p>The enterprise is certified under the One District One Product <a href=\"https:\/\/laoofficialgazette.gov.la\/kcfinder\/upload\/files\/%E0%BA%82%E0%BB%8D%E0%BB%89%E0%BA%95%E0%BA%BB%E0%BA%81%E0%BA%A5%E0%BA%BB%E0%BA%87%20%E0%BB%9C%E0%BA%B6%E0%BB%88%E0%BA%87%E0%BB%80%E0%BA%A1%E0%BA%B7%E0%BA%AD%E0%BA%87%E0%BB%9C%E0%BA%B6%E0%BB%88%E0%BA%87%E0%BA%9C%E0%BA%B0%E0%BA%A5%E0%BA%B4%E0%BA%94%E0%BA%95%E0%BA%B0%E0%BA%9E%E0%BA%B1%E0%BA%99.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(ODOP)<\/a> of the Lao Department of Trade 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