ISM & Indonesia Cold Chain Expo (ICE) Celebrating 10th Edition As The Largest Trade Exhibition In Indonesia

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JAKARTA - Located together with the International Cold Chain Expo, IISM International Indonesia Seafood & Meat highlights the technological transformation in the food chain network, meat, and cold food that supports the country's food supply and security.

PT Wahana Kemalaniaga Makmur (WAKENI), as the organizer of the leading global trade show, proudly announced the opening of the 10th International Indonesia Seafood & Meat Expo (IISM) which was held in conjunction with the International Cold Chain Expo (ICE). The exhibition which took place from 10-13 May 2023 at the Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, and promised to become an interesting exhibition of the latest trends, technology, and innovations in the seafood industry, meat products, and cold chains.

IISM and the Indonesia Cold Chain Expo (ICE) together attended an event attended by trade professionals in the seafood and cold chains sector, including processing seafood, distributors, importers, exporters, logistics providers, and technology providers. With activities, including; processing and packaging seafood by showing off the latest technology, equipment, and processing and packaging solutions for seafood products, ensuring their freshness and quality.

New technology offerings include cold chain logistics and transportation focused on highlighting cooling storage and transportation solutions, including refrigerated trucks, container, warehousing, and logistics services to maintain the integrity of seafood products across the supply chain.

In line with Indonesia's goal of meeting its food security targets with sustainable domestic supplies, companies exhibited in this exhibition for added-valued seafood products, such as smoke seafood, canned, frozen and ready-to-eat, F&B companies, restaurant hospitality businesses, and marketing service companies can look for a choice of seafood that is comfortable and of high quality for consumers. With the leading brand, namely PT Topre Refigerator Indonesia, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors, Alpha JWC Ventures Pte Ltd,Hanata Indonesia Persada, and much more.

"We are very pleased to have succeeded in starting and growing the trade show for the largest and strongest cold chain innovation and technology in Indonesia which has grown in size, as well as the quality of participants and visitors to meet market demand. IISM and Indonesia Cold Chain Expo (ICE) together represent great opportunities available in all parts of Indonesia's food and cooling chain for international and local suppliers," said Sofianto Widjaja, Director of PT, Wahana Kemalaniaga Makmur (WAKENI), in Jakarta, Thursday, May 11.

He also said that this event would be an excellent platform for professionals in the seafood and cold chain sectors to explore new business opportunities, learn about the latest trends and technologies, and connect with industry partners.

"We believe this trade show will be an important milestone in promoting the growth of the seafood and cold chain industry in Indonesia and this region," he said.

Supported by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries as well as the National Food Agency, IISM and the Indonesi Cold Chain Expo (ICE) reflect the efforts of the Indonesian government in taking various initiatives to encourage the growth and development of the seafood industry and cold chains in the country. Indonesia is famous for its rich marine resources and has significant potential for the production and export of seafood so that also BBP3KP which supports Seafood MSMEs at exhibitions.

And not just an exhibition, IISM & Indonesia Cold Chain (ICE) also presents a CONFERENCE event held with the Ministry, Association, Academics, Industry and Exhibition Participants who have experience in the cold chain industry. With a topic of conference on the Integration of Cooling Chain Management for Indonesian Food Security by encouraging steps for Indonesia's food security with the right equipment.

The conference was opened by Dr. Budi Sulistyo, M.Sc as Director General of Strengthening Competitiveness for Marine and Fishery Products (PDSPKP) and Dr. Rachmi Widiarini, MS, M.S. as Director of Food Distribution and Reserves. And also did not escape from speakers from associations and also exhibitions who have long experienced in the cold chain industry, namely Ir. Budhi Wibowo as General Chair of the Indonesian Fishery Product Processing & Marketing Association (AP5I), Prof. Ari D. Pasek as a representative of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Adithya Sari as Deputy Chairperson of the International Inter-Institutional Relations Bid of the Indonesian Logistics Association (ALI), Budi Pranoto as Chief Commercial Officer of M-Global Logistics (part of Meratus Group) and Guntur Mallarange as Co- Founder and CEO of PT. Delos Tekology Maritime Jaya.