Business operators in the food and beverage sector are facing\npressure due to the rise in plastic packaging prices triggered by the\nglobal situation, including conflicts in the Gulf region. The price\nincrease is even said to reach up to 100 percent.<\/p>\n
Chairman of the Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association\n(GAPMMI), Adhi S. Lukman, stated that the condition has been widely\ncomplained about by business operators. \u201cPlastic prices have risen by up\nto 100 percent. This situation has been the subject of many complaints,\u201d\nhe said on the sidelines of the opening of the Jogja Food & Beverage\nExpo 2026 at JEC, Yogyakarta, on Wednesday (8\/4).<\/p>\n
He explained that the price increase is influenced by supply\nlimitations and reduced production from plastic manufacturers. As a\nresult, packaging costs for products in the food and beverage industry\nhave increased by around 30% to 60%.<\/p>\n
Adhi urged business operators to seek alternatives to address the\nsituation. \u201cBusiness operators need to find solutions to continue\nrunning their businesses amid rising packaging costs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Jogja Food & Beverage Expo 2026, which runs until Sunday\n(11\/4), serves as a forum for industry players to seek solutions and\ninnovations. The exhibition is attended by 120 participants, including\nmicro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).<\/p>\n
The Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, in a written speech\nread by the Governor\u2019s Special Staff for Economy and Development, Noviar\nRahmad, hoped that the exhibition could open up market opportunities.\n\u201cIt is also hoped that it can open access both nationally and\ninternationally,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
CEO of Krista Exhibitions, Daud D. Salim, stated that the exhibition\nshowcases various innovations in the food sector. \u201cThis event features\nfood processing technology, professional kitchen equipment, to\nhigh-quality raw materials and functional ingredients,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to Daud, various solutions are also exhibited to address\nindustry challenges, such as eco-friendly packaging technology,\nautomated production machines, and food safety systems.<\/p>\n
Adhi added that exhibitions like this are important for advancing the\nindustry, especially for small and medium enterprises. \u201cThrough various\nexhibitions, MSME operators can improve product quality to penetrate\nexport markets,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Facing a significant price increase, plastic traders have experienced\na substantial decline in turnover.<\/p>\n
The recent rise in plastic prices serves as an indicator of\nincreasing pressure on the global supply chain for raw materials.<\/p>\n
The Minister of Industry (Menperin) Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has\nspoken out regarding the plastic price increase that is now haunting\nbusiness operators and consumers.<\/p>\n
The plastic industry in Tasikmalaya City is beginning to feel the\nserious impact from the escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle\nEast involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.<\/p>\n
Plastic prices at the Traditional Market in Depok City have surged\n100% due to the Middle East conflict. The rise in naphtha prices is\nimpacting MSMEs and cooking oil prices.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/plastic-packaging-prices-rise-food-and-beverage-industry-under-pressure-1775703061", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }