Demand Increases, Stock Of Frozen Buffalo Meat In Sumut Bulog Is Empty

Head of the North Sumatran Regional Logistics Agency, Arif Mandu (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - North Sumatra's State Logistics Agency (Bulog) stated that the stock of frozen buffalo meat was empty. Now, his office is waiting for supplies from Jakarta to fill the void in the warehouse.

"The stock of imported frozen buffalo meat in the North Sumatra Bulog warehouse is empty. So North Sumatra's Bulog has asked the head office. There are 14 tons that will enter North Sumatra in the near future," said North Sumatra regional leader Perum Bulog Arif as quoted by Antara, Sunday, August 22.

According to him, the demand for imported frozen buffalo continues to increase.

Due to increased demand, he said, the stock of imported frozen buffalo meat in North Sumatra's Bulog is often depleted.

"Stocks must be available to meet the needs of the community. So North Sumatra's Bulog continues to submit requests to the center," he said.

Moreover, said Arif Mandu, in addition to no stock in the warehouse, the availability at Bulog North Sumatra partner stores is also almost exhausted.

The stock at Bulog partner stores in the Pematangsiantar City area is reported to be only 0.80 tons

"Bulog North Sumatra continues to ask for additional supplies to the head office, although it is acknowledged that supplies from India are hampered due to the COVID-19 pandemic," he said.

Arif explained that the increasing demand for imported frozen buffalo comes from restaurants, restaurants, and household consumers.

The imported frozen buffalo meat is increasingly known to the public so that it has become a necessity, in addition to fresh beef.

"The selling price of imported frozen buffalo, which is Rp80,000 per kg or cheaper than the price of fresh beef, which is around Rp120,000 per kg, is also one of the attractions for consumers," he said.