Aprindo Says Demand For Food And Beverage Products From The European Union Is Increasing

Aprindo Chairman Roy Nicholas Mandey

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Retail Entrepreneurs Association (Aprindo) stated that the demand for food and beverage products from the European Union in recent years has increased in the domestic market.

Aprindo Chairman Roy Nicholas Mandey said dairy products, olive oil, and wine from European countries were the top demand.

"Of course, this will be a very good opportunity to strengthen their presence in Indonesia", Roy said as quoted by Antara, Monday, June 6.

Previously, on May 31, 2022, the European Union held a Partnership Event in Jakarta as part of the "European Colors, Superior Taste" campaign program in Indonesia and was attended by 70 representatives from the food and beverage industry in Indonesia.

Ambassador of the European Union and Brunei Darussalam to Indonesia Vincent Piket expressed his appreciation to trading partners, as well as the retail sector, the hotel, restaurant, and cafe sector, and industry associations for their continued support in promoting high-quality EU food and beverage products to consumers. and Indonesian businesses.

The European Union, he continued, continues to deepen positive relations and work closely with the authorities in Indonesia to enable local businesses and consumers to gain wider access to a diverse, safe, and high-quality supply of food and beverage products from EU member states. Europe.

To strengthen its presence, the European Union seeks to expand and increase the diversity of its food product offerings in Indonesia by introducing the best high-quality products on the market for the benefit of both consumers and businesses.

The European Union has also set its short-term goal to increase exports in Indonesia, especially for meat products and dairy products.