The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is fully committed to continuing to improve the development of the food and beverage (mamin) industry to be more innovative and globally competitive. The food and beverage industry has become the backbone of the non-oil and gas processing industry, with a significant contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job creation, said Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita in Jakarta, Monday (2/6). The Ministry of Industry noted that in the third quarter of 2024, the food and beverage industry showed brilliant performance by growing by 5.82%. This achievement exceeded the growth of the national gross domestic product (GDP) which was recorded at 4.95%. Minister of Industry Agus explained that the positive performance of the food and beverage industry was driven by increasing domestic and export demand, as well as investment that continues to flow into this sector.
Meanwhile, the food and beverage industry also contributed greatly to the absorption of labor, by absorbing around 3.6 million people through 1.7 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage sector. In order to strengthen the competitiveness of the domestic food and beverage industry amidst global competition, the Ministry of Industry is actively supporting national industry players to collaborate with international partners. This step aims to transfer technology and knowledge as well as expand export market expansion.International partnerships are key to encouraging innovation, improving product quality, and expanding the export reach of our food and beverage industry. We will continue to facilitate and support this collaboration, said the Director General of Agro Industry at the Ministry of Industry, Putu Juli Ardika. One example of international cooperation that has just been realized in the food and beverage industry sector, namely between PT. Niramas Pandaan Sejahtera (NPS) and Tarami Corporation from Japan. Adhi S. Lukman, President Director of NPS said, with the existing facilities, as well as a good work ethic, we believe this collaboration will run well and sustainably.
