East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa released the initial export of 12 tons of Excelsa coffee typical of Wonosalam, Jombang Regency, to Malaysia. The governor appreciated the first export, moreover the first export of Excelsa Wonosalam coffee was initiated by the younger generation in Jombang, namely the collaboration between youth from Wonosalam Village/District, and exporter PT. Indo Samudra Export which is also led by young people. "I want to invite young people who have a passion to enter the plantation sector, especially coffee because the market is good. Moreover, Excelsa which is grown here is a type that is quite favorite in the world market," said Governor Khofifah in Jombang, Tuesday. young people develop these superior commodities, especially for those who really have a passion for working in the coffee commodity business, so that they continue to build market expansion networks and export them to foreign countries. The governor also emphasized the importance of having a passion for entrepreneurship and developing it. Coupled with extraordinary support from various parties. "The initiation of young people with guidance and guidance from Bank Indonesia and of course from the district government, is an important part of building foreign market networks," he said.

Governor Khofifah revealed that East Java has excellent Excelsa coffee-producing areas, namely Wonosalam Jombang, the slopes of Mount Wilis Madiun, and the slopes of Mount Ijen. This type of coffee is one of the favorites in the world, so the market potential is wide open. In addition to including a favorite in the world market, the production of this type of coffee is only 7 percent worldwide. Thus, he sees the large opportunity for Excelsa's coffee market share in the future. The process of cultivating this type of Excelsa coffee also takes a long time, taking up to five years, from planting to harvesting. "So Excelsa coffee is actually the world's favorite coffee commodity," he said. The release of the first export of Excelsa coffee took place in front of the Jombang Wonosalam Cooperative Office, Pucangrejo Hamlet, Wonosalam Village/District, Jombang Regency. The activity began with the signing of a coffee delivery contract between Rubath Kopi Jombang and PT. Indo Ocean Exports. Furthermore, the breaking of the jug and the waving of the flag in front of the transport trailer truck marked the release of Excelsa coffee exports to the neighboring country. He also hopes that this step can be an encouragement and encouragement for other young people in East Java to continue working. "From the village to the world, their philosophy is extraordinary, from Wonosalam village to penetrate the world market. Hopefully this will continue to encourage and encourage young friends to continue to be productive in any sector, especially here in the coffee growing sector, and then they have been successful can penetrate the export market," he said hopeful. Present at the export release event were the Governor of East Java and his staff, Jombang Regent Mundjidah Wahab, Head of Bank Indonesia East Java Representative Office Budi Hanoto, Director of PT. Indo Samudra Exports Yohanes Putra Kusuma, Director of ID SEED, Head of Wonosalam Sub-district Haris Aminudin, Chairman of the Wonosalam Coffee Association Endrias Bambang and several other invited guests.

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