Hotelier Editon 29 2017

“The national food and beverage industry recorded a 9.82 percent
growth, or equivalent to IDR 192.69 trillion in the Q3 2016. This
figure is in fact higher than the growth of non-oil industry,” stated
Mr Adhi Lukman, General Chairman of the Indonesian Food and
Beverage Association (GAPMMI).
Mr Adhi added that the contribution of food and beverages product
exports, including palm oil has reached USD $17.86 billion in
the January to September 2016 period. “This achievement
has enabled the trade balance to remain positive in relation to the
import value for the same period amounting to USD $6.81 billion.”
Mr Adhi said.
“Both domestic and foreign Investments in Q2, particularly in the
food sector rose to Rp 24 trillion and USD 1.6 billion respectively,”
emphasized Mr Adhi.
Looking at the positive developments in the food and beverage
industry, Food & Hotel Indonesia 2017 has become the industry’s
exhibition of choice to attend. Wiwiek Roberto, Project Director,
PT Pamerindo Indonesia, the show organizer, commented that
the higher growth in the food and beverage industry will have
positive impact on the upcoming Food & Hotel Indonesia 2017
exhibition.
“Food & Hotel Indonesia 2017 showcases a comprehensive range
of innovative products and solutions that will facilitate in improving
the competitiveness of the local foodservice, hospitality and
retail sectors enabling all professionals including business owners
to gain access to valuable information and the latest innovations.
In addition, prevailing established cooperation with global businesses
can be further fostered leading to higher investments in
the country,” she said.
Food & Hotel Indonesia 2017 has become
the industry’s exhibition of choice to attend
Mr Adhi added that the contribution of food and beverages product exports, including palm oil
has reached USD $17.86 billion in the January to September 2016 period.
“This achievement has enabled the trade balance to remain positive in relation to the import value
for the same period amounting to USD $6.81 billion.” Mr Adhi said.
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