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3 Key Factors Driving the Ministry of UMKM to Develop Mocaf as a Replacement for Imported Wheat
The Kementerian Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (Ministry for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) is intensifying efforts to develop locally-produced Modified Cassava Flour (Mocaf) as an alternative to imported wheat, driven by three main factors. First, Indonesia remains highly dependent on wheat imports because the agro-ecosystem is not well suited…
Amazing! Indonesian Tempeh Chips and Dried Fruits Break into the U.S. Market
A major success story is unfolding for Indonesian micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM), thanks to the support from Lembaga Pembiayaan Ekspor Indonesia (LPEI/Indonesia Eximbank). Through the “Coaching Program for New Exporter (CPNE)” initiated in 2024, an aggregator company, PT Makbul Abadi Semestar, has helped more than 50 UMKM partners…
Indonesia Has Superior Taste, Trade Ministry Reveals Food & Beverage Export Opportunities to the U.S.
Indonesia’s food and beverage (F&B) sector is gaining recognition as a strategic export area thanks to its rich local flavors, natural resources, and cultural food heritage. The Kementerian Perdagangan Republik Indonesia (Kemendag) reports that in 2024, Indonesian processed food and drink exports to the United States reached approximately USD 1.02…
Mining Sector the Top Performer at Trade Expo Indonesia 2025
At the 40th Trade Expo Indonesia 2025 (TEI 2025), the mining segment emerged as the most successful, recording export transactions worth around USD 5.5 billion. Other sectors also made notable contributions: palm oil and related products reached about USD 2.3 billion, while charcoal and briquettes featured among the stronger secondary…
