SIAL Interfood, an Event to Show Off Indonesian Culinary on the International Stage

JAKARTA – The annual exhibition entitled Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL) Interfood 2024 was officially opened at the Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) Kemayoran, Jakarta, Wednesday (13/11). The exhibition, known as “The Global Food Marketplace”, is here to further strengthen the competitiveness of the country’s F&B industry and will run until November 16 2024.

This exhibition features more than 1,200 participants from 25 countries with 150 MSME players and is expected to attract up to 90,000 visitors over the four days of its implementation. This exhibition was held in conjunction with the Seafood Show Asia Expo 2024 and the All Indonesia CoolTech Expo 2024.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Krista Exhibitions, Daud D. Salim, said that his party was proud to be able to present SIAL Interfood in Indonesia for the 25th time. This exhibition is not just an event to showcase the latest innovations and trends in the food and beverage industry, but also a strategic platform that plays an important role in supporting national food security.

“Apart from that, it also provides opportunities for industrial players of various scales, from local to multinational companies, to strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesian products on the global stage,” he explained at the SIAL Interfood launching event at JIEXpo Kemayoran, Wednesday (13/11).

Apart from bringing together producers, distributors and consumers, SIAL Interfood also encourages the formation of solid business networks and closer collaboration between business actors which of course will further strengthen the competitiveness of the country’s F&B industry ecosystem.

“We believe that the synergy between various parties in this industry will contribute greatly to answering the challenges of food security and growing market needs,” continued Daud.

SIAL Interfood 2024 is expected to be able to make a significant contribution in encouraging the growth of the food and beverage industry in Indonesia, strengthening its position as an exhibition that is not only prestigious but also relevant in responding to global developments and needs.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti appreciated the SIAL Interfood 2024 activities. According to him, the food and beverage industry accounts for more than 70 percent of exports.

“Therefore, in accordance with what has been directed by the Minister, Mr. Budi Santoso, how in the future can we boost non-oil and gas exports, because this is one of Indonesia’s flagships as well,” he said.

In his remarks, the Deputy Minister of Trade said that Indonesia’s trade balance had experienced a surplus for 53 consecutive months since May 2020. In the January-September 2024 period, Indonesia’s trade surplus reached USD 21.98 billion.