GAPMMI Appreciates Minister of Industry's Commitment to Ensuring Plastic Packaging Supply
The sustainability of packaging supply directly contributes to food production stability. Without adequate packaging, the risk of product damage increases, distribution efficiency is disrupted, and ultimately, national food security may be weakened.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI) appreciates the steps taken by the Minister of Industry (Menperin) Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita to ensure the continuity of plastic packaging raw material supplies amid geopolitical turbulence.
GAPMMI General Chairman Adhi S. Lukman views the guarantee of plastic packaging availability as a crucial factor for the resilience of the national food and beverage industry, especially amid the dynamics of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz region.
“The government’s efforts to integrate upstream and downstream industries represent a strategic step so that the entire industrial ecosystem can mutually support each other. This synergy is vital to keep the food and beverage industry resilient in facing global uncertainties,” Adhi stated in his remarks in Jakarta on Friday.
He explained that packaging is not merely a complement but a vital element in the national food system because it functions to maintain product quality and safety, extend shelf life, and ensure smooth distribution from producers to consumers across Indonesia.
GAPMMI also emphasised the importance of joint commitment between upstream and downstream industries in maintaining the continuity of plastic packaging supply so that its benefits can be felt evenly, including by small and medium-sized industries (IKM).
“IKM are the group most vulnerable to price distortions and raw material shortages. The guarantee of packaging supply will help IKM maintain business continuity, sustain product competitiveness, and avoid spikes in production costs,” Adhi said.
Amid global logistics challenges, including the increase in raw material delivery times from an average of 15 days to around 50 days, GAPMMI encourages the evaluation and relaxation of policies or regulations that are feasible in extraordinary conditions.
In this regard, GAPMMI supports the Ministry of Industry’s efforts to strengthen national petrochemical industry independence through diversification of plastic packaging raw material sources and reducing import dependency.
With close collaboration between the government and industry players, the food and beverage sector is expected to remain a pillar of economic growth as well as a supporter of national food security.