Indonesia: Ministry of Industry encourages the development of artisan sago industry

Published 2023년 5월 29일

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The Ministry of Industry in Indonesia is focusing on the potential for growth in the sago and artisan chocolate industries, following interest from potential international partners at the Hannover Messe 2023 exhibition. PT Bangka Asindo Agro recorded potential transactions worth IDR 6 billion during the event. The ministry highlights the health benefits and potential for food security of sago starch, and plans to develop the industry through infrastructure development, promotional activities, and attracting new investors. There are currently 31 artisanal chocolate brands in Indonesia, with an annual installed capacity of 1,242 tons and a market share of 1.3% of the potential 10% of the Indonesian chocolate market, leaving room for growth in a market that is increasingly prioritizing quality.

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Reporter: Dimas Andi | Editor: Noverius Laoli KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) assesses that the sago and artisan chocolate industries in Indonesia have great potential to be developed. The huge potential for the development of the sago and artisanal chocolate industries can be seen from the interest of potential foreign partners in the Hannover Messe 2023 exhibition which was held in Hannover, Germany last April. During the event, one of the sago processing industry companies, namely PT Bangka Asindo Agro, recorded a potential transaction of IDR 6 billion. Potential partners who are interested in working with the sago and artisan chocolate industry are from Germany, Uzbekistan and the Netherlands. "In order to encourage the growth of the sago and artisanal chocolate processing industry, we are holding a working meeting to explore the potential and take strategic steps," said Director General of Agro Industry at the Ministry of Industry Putu Juli ...

Source: Kontan