BPDP strengthens added value and downstream processing of national cocoa products
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) is strengthening the promotion of Indonesian plantation commodities, particularly cocoa, through the development of value-added products and the reinforcement of downstream industries.
Dinda, an Analyst from the BPDP Institutional Cooperation Division, stated in Jakarta on Thursday that Indonesian cocoa commodities possess immense potential for continuous development.
Consequently, she continued, the BPDP is committed to encouraging the creation of processed cocoa products capable of competing in the global market and providing higher value-added benefits for all participants within the industrial chain.
“BPDP wishes to drive this through support for human resource development, research and innovation, promotion, and the strengthening of the industrial ecosystem,” she said.
At the largest food and beverage industry exhibition in Eastern Indonesia, the BPDP shared various information regarding plantation commodity development programmes and showcased several processed cocoa products that demonstrate the significant potential of the Indonesian cocoa industry.
“These products are concrete examples that plantation commodities can be processed into high-quality food products that can compete in both national and global markets,” said Dinda.
BPDP’s participation in EastFood Indonesia 2026 also aims to educate the public on the importance of downstreaming in increasing the value-added of plantation commodities, such as cocoa.
During the exhibition, the BPDP booth hosted various educational and interactive activities, including introduction sessions for processed cocoa products, discussions on opportunities within the Indonesian cocoa industry, and engaging activities that invited visitors to learn more about the transformation process of cocoa from a plantation commodity into a ready-to-consume product.
“We hope that the Indonesian cocoa industry can continue to grow into one of the leading sectors contributing to national economic growth through collaboration with various stakeholders,” said Dinda.