Country Spotlight: Indonesia
This April, TFO Canada hosted eight developing countries on a successful trade mission to Canada’s largest food tradeshow: SIAL Canada 2015 in Toronto. The mission brought together a total of 70 companies showcasing nearly 200 different food products from across all corners of the globe:
- Asia & Middle East: Indonesia and Jordan
- Latin America: Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador and Saint Lucia
- Africa: Tunisia and Morocco
In addition to participating in the TFO Canada mission, Indonesia was designated as Country of Honour for SIAL 2015. Walking the “Remarkable Indonesia” pavilion, tradeshow guests got a taste for the country’s vibrant culture, people and food, as well as its strong manufacturing capabilities in food exports.
Two exporters in particular drew a lot of attention at the show:Coco Sugar Indonesia
Coco Sugar Indonesia produces organic and natural coconut sugar. Already exporting to Europe and Japan, the company has set its sights on entering the Canadian market with both products under the brand name “Coco Sugar”. The products have a number of certification seals including USDA, JAS Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher and Halal and is available in a re-sealable family size package as well as single serve sachets. Coco Sugar was recently selected for TFO Canada’s Market Entry Study Program and will receive a tailored market entry plan prepared by MBA students from the University of Ottawa. Company profileAIMFOOD Manufacturing Indonesia
AIMFOOD Manufacturing Indonesia produces a range of healthy products including functional foods and beverages, herbal and food supplements, as well as slimming and beauty products. The company is targeting the Canadian market for its coffee, tea, chocolate and cereal products under the brand name “EXOTICO”. At the recent tradeshow, AIMFOOD Manufacturing won the SIAL Canada 2015 Innovation Award for its Sumatera Robusta Green Coffee, an instant coffee powder mix that is packaged in convenient single serve sachets. Company profileAt TFO Canada, we are proud to build on our relationship of working with Indonesian exporters. Recent engagement began in 2010 with a two-year “Ready to Export Training and Coaching Program” to provide Indonesian business women with the tools to prepare for international markets. In 2014, TFO Canada signed a two-year partnership agreement with the Indonesian Ministry of Trade through the Directorate General of National Export Development (DGNED).
To learn more about sourcing opportunities from Indonesia:
- Visit Indonesia’s country profile for the latest data on trade opportunities with Canada
- Search for Indonesian exporters registered in our Foreign Supplier Database
- Consider attending upcoming tradeshows in Indonesia:
- Eastfood Indonesia Expo, August 12-15, 2015
- Food Ingredients Asia, September 21-26, 2016
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What are the results?
Read one Canadian buyer’s sourcing success of organic mangoes from Peru.TFO Canada Services for Importers
Before making the decision to import from a new country, take advantage of incoming trade missions or participate in an outgoing buyer mission organized by TFO Canada, for which you may be eligible for partial travel compensation. Look out for e-Bulletins announcing these market activities and access news, events and trade information for developing countries on TFO Canada’s website.
