Indonesia earns US$549 million from processed cocoa exports

The rise in productivity offers a prime opportunity for cocoa processing industries.  Despite challenges, such as the pandemic, the sector remains resilient, with exports totaling US$549 million in January-June 2020, marking a 5.13% increase from the previous year.  Notably, nearly 80% of processed cocoa is earmarked for exports, contributing over US$1.01 billion in 2019.  Variants […]

Indonesia’s Cocoa Production & Export

The cocoa bean is one of the most important agricultural export products of Indonesia. In the past 25 years, the Indonesian cocoa sector has experienced massive growth, driven by rapid expansion of smallholder farmer participation. Indonesian smallholders contribute – by far – most of the national production, thus outperforming big state plantations and large private […]

What Are Spices?

In the culinary arts, the word spice refers to any dried part of a plant, other than the leaves, used for seasoning and flavoring a recipe, but not used as the main ingredient. Why not the leaves? Because the green leafy parts of plants used in this way are considered herbs. Every other part of the […]

Indonesia’s Black Pepper Export Up 44.5% to US$17mn in Q1

Indonesia’s black pepper exports from January to March 2022 reached US$17 million. The figure reflects a 44.05 percent year-on-year (yoy) increase from the first quarter of 2021. The increased export value of black pepper, both ground pepper and peppercorns, came with the 10.16 percent (yoy) rise in shipment volume to 4,850 tons. This continued the […]

Health Benefits of Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter, also called theobroma oil, is a light-yellow vegetable fat that comes from cocoa beans. Producers ferment, dry, roast, strip, and press cocoa beans to extract cocoa butter. Cocoa beans are grown in tropical regions around the equator — hot, humid climates are well suited for growing cocoa trees. Most of the world’s cocoa beans […]

Overview : Desiccated Coconut Market & Analysis

Desiccated coconut, grated and unsweetened, originates mainly from South-east Asian countries and is a widely traded commodity. With advancements in technology and e-commerce, its popularity has expanded globally, becoming a staple ingredient in many cuisines. According to Transparency Market Research, the global desiccated market is poised for substantial growth, offering numerous opportunities and increasing market […]

Indonesia Cocoa : Exports of Commodity

What is the value of Cocoa Commodity from Indonesia? The value of exports of commodity group 1806 “Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa” from Indonesia totalled $ 70 million in 2021. Sales of commodity group 1806 from Indonesia went up by 59% compared to 2020: exports of commodity group 1806 “Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa” went up by […]

Microsoft Innovations: Empowering the Mobile Experience

Microsoft is a global technology leader, constantly driving innovation and transforming the digital landscape. With cutting-edge mobile applications and cloud solutions, the company enables users to work, learn, and enjoy entertainment wherever they are. Innovative Solutions for Business and Personal Use Products such as Office 365 and the Azure platform have revolutionized the way both […]

Nutmeg : Health Benefits, Nutrition, and uses

Nutmeg comes from the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree. Indonesia produces the majority of the world’s nutmeg. The spice flavors many dishes, both savory and sweet, in cuisine across the globe. It is sold either ground or in whole seeds.  Both nutmeg butter and nutmeg essential oil are also widely available. In addition to being delicious, […]