Irish food company Kerry Group, through PT Kerry Ingredients Indonesia has officially opened a new taste manufacturing facility in Karawang, West Java on Wednesday (14/6).
General Manager of Kerry Indonesia William Kelly, referred to the Karawang facility in West Java as Kerry’s largest investment in Southeast Asia. “The total investment in Karawang is 30 million Euros,” Kelly said.
Dignitaries from Indonesia and Ireland attended the inauguration ceremony, including Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion Nurul Ichwan, Ambassador of Ireland to Indonesia Padraig Francis, Kerry Group Board Chairperson Tom Moran, Kerry Group CEO Edmond Scanlon, and a number of trade association leaders and community officials.
Addressing market demands
The facility, known as the Karawang Taste Facility, is Kerry Group’s third facility in Indonesia, following the ones in Cikarang and the innovation laboratory in Jakarta.
The company’s goal with the Karawang facility is to support its food and beverage customers in various categories, including beverages, snacks, and bakery, which are among the company’s fastest-growing end-use markets.
The facility consists of manufacturing areas, research and development pilot plants, as well as sampling capabilities.
“Through collaboration with leading food and beverage manufacturers, we will leverage our global technology to create flavors that align with specific Asian consumer preferences,” Kerry Group CEO Edmond Scanlon said.
Kerry Group and its expansion in Indonesia
Kerry Group is a multinational food ingredients and flavorings company headquartered in Ireland. It specializes in the development and production of taste and nutrition solutions for the global food and beverage industry.
The company operates in more than 150 countries and has a significant presence in Asia, including Indonesia.
Kerry Group’s expansion in Indonesia demonstrates its commitment to tapping into the growing food and beverage market in Southeast Asia. The company recognizes the region’s increasing consumer demand for diverse and innovative flavors, as well as its potential for growth in various food categories.
Moreover, The Indonesian government has also launched an initiative to make the country one of the top 10 economies in the world by 2030, in which the food and beverage sector is recognised as a key part.
