Strengthening synergy, the Minister of Trade is ready to boost the Indonesian cocoa industry

Published 2024년 9월 13일

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Minister Zulkifli Hasan has met with the Cocoa Association of Asia to discuss improving cocoa farmers' welfare and supporting the growth of Indonesia's cocoa and chocolate industry. The government's commitment includes dividing agricultural clusters, mapping potential production provinces, and expanding the Plantation Fund Management Agency's responsibilities to manage cocoa and coconut, in addition to palm oil. Other strategies include cocoa plantation rehabilitation and downstreaming of cocoa-based products, potentially benefiting the Indonesian artisan chocolate industry and providing opportunities for artisans to globalize. The Minister also stressed the importance of collaboration and compliance with business competition rules, seeking support from CAA to increase cocoa farmers' capacity and enhance the sustainability of Indonesia's cocoa sector.

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Minister of Trade (Mendag) Zulkifli Hasan alias Zulhas, met with industry players who are members of the Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) in Singapore, Thursday (12/9/2024). The meeting discussed the challenges and steps to improve the welfare of cocoa farmers. ADVERTISEMENT The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Cocoa Association of Asia-International Cocoa Conference Exhibition (CAA-ICCE) 2024 at the Raffles City Convention Center, Singapore and took place from 12-13 September 2024. Also Read: Efforts to Improve Cocoa Industry Governance, Don't Sacrifice Palm Oil! In the meeting, Zulhas conveyed the government's commitment to supporting the growth of the cocoa and chocolate industry in Indonesia. And this is one of the mainstay programs of the upcoming government in improving the welfare of farmers. "Through the cocoa industry, the government wants to increase people's purchasing power. This is one of the mainstay programs of the upcoming government in improving the welfare ...

Source: Wartaekonomi