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Indonesia Targets One Million Hectares for Ethanol Feedstock
The Indonesian government has announced plans to allocate one million hectares of agricultural land to cultivate raw materials for ethanol production. This initiative supports the newly approved policy mandating a 10% ethanol blend (E10) in all gasoline sold nationwide. So far, the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR)…
Strengthening the Global Market, Sari Murni Group Signs MoU with Sony Trading to Export Snacks to Australia Worth USD 2 Million
Indonesian snack manufacturer Sari Murni Group has formalized a major expansion into the Australian market. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sony Trading Pty Ltd, an established Sydney-based importer, exporter, and distributor of Asian food products, at the Trade Expo Indonesia 2025. Under the agreement, Sony Trading will…
Arabica Bajawa Coffee Breaks into Export Markets: Multi-party Synergy Supports Strategic Ministry of Agriculture Program to Strengthen Plantation Downstreaming
In October 2025, 15 tons of Kopi Arabika Bajawa—valued at IDR 1.56 billion—were officially exported from Desa Mukuvoka in Kecamatan Bajawa, Kabupaten Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), to Bangkok, Thailand, highlighting Indonesia’s position as a premium coffee producer. The coffee is renowned for its distinctive flavors, pear and chocolate notes,…
National Paint Industry Targets Export Opportunities Through IEU-CEPA Agreement
The Indonesian paint and coatings industry is gearing up to seize new export avenues following the launch of the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU‑CEPA), which opens up access to EU markets. Industry players view the deal as a fresh chapter for tapping into Europe’s rising demand for environmentally…
