“The ASEAN-Korea Center held a trade facilitation workshop in Indonesia in the food and beverage sector to help Indonesian companies become competitive in the global market. The seminars in Jakarta and Makassar, Indonesia, on April 4 and Thursday, respectively, drew 550 representatives from Indonesia’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and government branches.
The events were co-organized with the Korea International Trade Association and Indonesian Ministry of Trade. Korean firms shared branding, marketing, packaging and logistics strategies, as well as the latest information on market trends and consumer preferences.
The Indonesian food and beverage industry is one of the top priority sectors under the Master Plan for National Industry Development 2015-35. It accounts for around one-quarter of the country’s total manufacturing value.”

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