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Senin, 13 Mei 2024

The Need for Downstreaming: Minister of Investment Proud of Papuan Coffee Gaining Global Recognition in Melbourne

Melbourne, May 13, 2024 – Minister of Investment/Head of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM, Bahlil Lahadalia, visited the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) in Australia on Sunday (May 12). The visit took place alongside his agenda in Melbourne, where he served as a keynote speaker at the Indonesia Australia Business Summit (IABS) 2024.

Various Indonesian coffee brands were promoted at the event, including a booth featuring Papuan coffee initiated by farmers from Baliem, Wamena, Papua, and Papua Black Gold Coffee. “I am proud of Papuan coffee. Once I return to Jakarta, let’s meet with your Minister,” said Bahlil to the Papuan coffee farmers participating in the exhibition.


MICE, or the Melbourne International Coffee Expo, is the largest annual coffee exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, attended by coffee industry players and enthusiasts. This year, MICE was joined by more than 15,000 baristas and coffee professionals showcasing their skills in coffee preparation.


Coffee Downstreaming


The Minister of Investment/Head of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM highlighted that three Papuan coffee brands have gained global recognition: Wamena Baliem Valley Coffee, Bintang Coffee, and Amungme Coffee.


Wamena Coffee derives its name from its place of origin, Wamena. It is cultivated in the Baliem Valley at an altitude of 1,200–1,600 meters above sea level. Bintang Coffee, an Arabica variety, is grown organically in the Bintang Mountains and harvested manually.


Amungme Coffee, named after the Amungme tribe that manages it, is cultivated on the slopes of the Jayawijaya Mountains at an altitude of 1,200–2,000 meters above sea level.


Bahlil stated that the primary challenge for Indonesia's coffee sector is advancing coffee downstreaming to ensure the commodity provides greater value for coffee farmers. “The challenge lies in how we conduct coffee downstreaming so that its added value can be enjoyed domestically by the country and the farmers. The plantations should not just be here in Indonesia,” Bahlil emphasized.


For further information, please contact:

Ricky Kusmayadi

Head of Communications and Information Services Bureau

Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM

E-mail: rickykusmayadi@bkpm.go.id

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