Jakarta, July 22, 2025 — Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, officially opened Food & Hospitality Indonesia (FHI) 2025. He expressed hope that the food, beverage, and hospitality industry can continue to grow sustainably.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf - Menteri Ekraf Teuku Riefky Harsya buka Food & Hospitality Indonesia, dorong kuliner dan perhotelan jadi The New Engine of Growth, Jakarta, Selasa (22/07/2025).
“FHI 2025 is not only a showcase of the latest products and technologies but also a strategic forum to promote sustainable practices throughout the entire food, beverage, and hospitality supply chain,” said Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky, in his opening remarks at FHI 2025, held at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
FHI 2025, held in collaboration with Hotelex Indonesia, Finefood Indonesia, and Retail Indonesia, marks its 19th edition and celebrates its 30-year presence in Indonesia. The leading international trade exhibition focusing on the food, beverage, and hospitality industry runs from July 22–25, 2025, featuring more than 700 participants from 35 countries and regions, and is expected to attract 35,000 visitors from both domestic and international markets.
The Ministry of Creative Economy joined as a supporting partner of this event as part of its commitment to advancing the culinary and hospitality industries to establish the creative economy as the new engine of growth. According to Minister Teuku Riefky, the food and beverage industry contributed around 38 percent of the creative economy’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, with more than 11,000 business players and an estimated 7.6 million job opportunities projected in the next five years if this growth continues.
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“Furthermore, Indonesia’s creative economy value added has grown by 119 percent, export value increased by 67%, and total employment has reached 26.5 million people in 2024. This demonstrates inclusive and sustainable growth,” said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky.
The Ministry of Creative Economy also presented two creative economy culinary subsector players: Rendang Restu Mande, which offers ready-to-eat packaged rendang, and Imago Raw Honey, which produces pure honey. Their participation represents the strengthening role of local culinary micro, small, and medium enterprises in the global market.
“The culinary sector not only drives domestic demand but also dominates Indonesia’s creative exports, making it one of the most competitive and scalable subsectors. Through affirmative policies, digital transformation, business facilitation, and intellectual property protection, our ministry remains committed to building an inclusive and competitive ecosystem,” added Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky.
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Through its active participation in FHI 2025, the Ministry of Creative Economy hopes that players in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries will be further encouraged to integrate sustainability principles, strengthen the creative economy ecosystem, and create inclusive and sustainable economic impacts.
Also attending FHI 2025 were Ben Wong, Country General Manager of PT Pamerindo Indonesia as part of Informa Markets; Ian Roberts, Vice President of Informa Markets Asia; Juanita Soerakoesoemah, Portfolio Director of PT Pamerindo Indonesia; and Zhang XQ, Managing Director of Shanghai Sinoexpo, also part of Informa Markets.
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky was accompanied by Deputy for Creativity, Culture, and Design, Yuke Sri Rahayu, and Director for Culinary, Andy Ruswar.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of the Bureau of Communications
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