Business news
Belarus’ exhibition opens at Food&Hospitality Indonesia
MINSK, 21 July (BelTA) – Belarus’ national exposition has opened at the Indonesia’s leading international hospitality, food, and beverage trade exhibition Food&Hospitality Indonesia, which is held in Jakarta on 21-24 July, BelTA was informed by the press service of the Belgospishcheprom food industry conglomerate.
The opening of the Belarusian national exposition was attended by distinguished guests, including Belarusian Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Aleksandr Yakovchits, Indonesia's Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Indonesia Roman Romanovsky, and Director of the Belinterexpo exhibition enterprise of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Natalya Kurash.
The exposition features products from Belgospishcheprom’s enterprises: Spartak, Kommunarka, Krasny Pischevik, and MINSK KRISTALL - the managing company of the MINSK KRISTALL GROUP holding. Participation in the exhibition allows Belarusian companies to showcase their products, secure new contracts, and strengthen their foothold in the Indonesian market with a view to boosting export potential. A business program has been arranged for participants, including negotiations, presentations, and thematic sessions aimed at expanding trade and economic cooperation and reinforcing business ties between the two countries’ business communities.
“Negotiations are currently underway between representatives of our enterprises and Indonesian partners. The contacts are proceeding at a very active pace. The dialogue is practically non-stop, which reflects an unprecedentedly high level of engagement from both sides,” said Anastasia Grechko, Chief Specialist of the Foreign Trade Department at Belgospishcheprom’s Directorate for Coordinating Domestic Market Supplies and Foreign Trade Activities.
According to the press service of the Agriculture and Food Ministry, the booth also features a consolidated exposition of the country’s leading dairy processing enterprises. One of them has already successfully undergone inspections by the Indonesian veterinary service and has been entered into the official register of suppliers. Visitors to the exhibition have the opportunity to discuss supplies of both traditional and innovative products, ranging from dry milk concentrates and whey proteins to premium hard and soft cheeses, as well as butter. Beyond the dairy sector, Belarus is also prepared to offer Indonesian partners meat products, including beef and canned meat. Participation in the exhibition will be an important step in diversifying exports and strengthening the Made in Belarus brand in the Asia-Pacific region.
“The figures announced recently do not fully reflect the potential for cooperation between Belarus and Indonesia,” Aleksandr Yakovchits said recalling the visit of the Belarusian president in early July, during which contracts were signed for the supply of 20,000 tonnes of dry dairy products worth approximately $76 million. “Having thoroughly analyzed the structure of Indonesian imports, we are confident that Belarusian products such as butter, cheeses, and dry whey will certainly find their consumers here.”
As the press service of the State Committee on Science and Technology reported, the national exposition also includes a collective section showcasing scientific and technical developments. Exhibits were presented by institutions of the Education Ministry, residents of the BNTU Science and Technology Park Polytechnic, the BSUIR Science and Technology Park, and the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone.
Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies presented a line of innovative health foods made from sprouted grains, including buckwheat bread, oatmeal cookies, buckwheat gingerbread, and whole-ground buckwheat and oat flour. The university also showcased dry mixes for flour-based products, designed for the accelerated production of bakery, pasta, confectionery, and culinary items with specified properties and guaranteed chemical composition, including functional and specialized nutrition products. Other developments on display included Smart City Food - natural food additives and functional ingredients with immunomodulatory effects that help normalize the nervous system and combat the effects of stress, physical inactivity, and micronutrient deficiencies (presented by Belarusian State University).
The BSUIR Science and Technology Park demonstrated an alcohol interlock device designed for automatic sobriety monitoring of operators or drivers, blocking the start of machinery if alcohol is detected in the exhaled breath. A resident of the BNTU Polytechnic Park presented raw, heat-treated wheat germ flakes for food use, intended to restore strength during physical and psychological strain, overwork, and convalescence, suitable for athletes as well as young, middle-aged, and elderly individuals.
Food&Hospitality Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia’s largest industry platforms, bringing together producers, suppliers, and hospitality sector operators. This year’s exposition, as in previous years, covers a wide range of areas, from basic food products and beverages to solutions for the restaurant and hotel industries.
print version
make home page
add to bookmarks
