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March 13th, 2021

Great Giant Foods Showcases Quality Pineapples and Bananas at Foodex Japan 2021

Chiba, Japan – Great Giant Foods (GGF) participated in Foodex Japan 2021, held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba Prefecture, from March 9–12, 2021. As Japan’s largest and most prestigious food and beverage exhibition with a history of over 45 years, Foodex attracted exhibitors from more than 90 countries, providing opportunities for businesses to expand their networks both in person and online.

The hybrid format of Foodex 2021 allowed exhibitors and buyers to connect through online meetings before advancing to direct business discussions, ensuring broader access and more flexible opportunities despite ongoing global restrictions.

Sri Nuryanti, Agricultural Attaché at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, highlighted Indonesia’s strong participation:

“Foodex Japan is one of the world’s largest international F&B exhibitions, welcoming participants from across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia continues to showcase its leading food and beverage products in this hybrid format.”

Through GGF, PT Great Giant Pineapple (PT GGP) featured fresh pineapples and bananas under the Oriji brand, alongside canned pineapples and other processed fruit products.

Josep Lay, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at GGF, expressed appreciation:

“We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this exhibition. PT GGP has long been a key exporter of canned pineapples, currently commanding a 23% market share in Japan. Since 2015, we have also been exporting fresh fruit to Japan. We hope our products continue contributing positively to Indonesia’s foreign exchange.”

Indonesia’s presence at Foodex 2021 was a collaborative effort involving the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Agriculture, Bank Indonesia Tokyo, Indonesia Trade Promotion Center Osaka, and the ASEAN Japan Center.

When inaugurating the Indonesian Pavilion, Indonesian Ambassador to Japan Heri Akhmadi emphasized that the 46th Foodex exhibition is a valuable opportunity to expand Indonesian products’ visibility in Japan and globally, positioning them as alternative sources of high-quality food and beverage supply.

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November 7th, 2020

PT Great Giant Pineapple Wins Gold at the Indonesian CSR Awards (ICA) 2020

PT Great Giant Pineapple (PT GGP) once again earned recognition for its strong social performance by winning the Gold Category Award at the Indonesian CSR Awards (ICA) 2020, organized by the Corporate Forum for Community Development (CFCD). The award ceremony, held at the JS Luwansa Hotel Jakarta, was conducted in compliance with COVID-19 health protocols.

The award was presented by Dra. Sarwat Fardaniyah, Chair of the CFCD Steering Committee (SC), to Indra Ardiyanto, Head of Integration and Communication at Great Giant Foods (GGF). PT GGP received the honor for its Core Involvement and Community Development Program under the Great Indonesia Healthy Lifestyle Campaign, implemented across 5 villages in 5 districts of Central Lampung Regency, Lampung Province.

Wayan Ardana, Managing Director of PT GGP, expressed gratitude for the achievement:

“We are thankful for this recognition. Our commitment and sincere intention in implementing CSR activities, especially for the communities around our operations, have delivered positive results and been well-received by the people. This success is made possible through the support of many parties, both internal and external, who continue to collaborate to create shared value. Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we will remain consistent in carrying out CSR activities while prioritizing health protocols.”

He added that in 2020, PT GGP launched its CSR programs under the umbrella of “Great Indonesia”, symbolizing the company’s genuine intention to contribute to a better future for Indonesia through initiatives focused on economic empowerment, health, and education.

The ICA 2020 event was also attended by CFCD leaders, including Dra. Sarwat Fardaniyah (Chair of the Steering Committee), Ir. Thendri Supriyatno, MBA (Chairman of CFCD 2020–2023), and Dr. Ir. Puji Winarni, MA (Secretary-General of the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia).

This year’s ICA involved 39 participating companies, both state-owned enterprises (BUMN) and private corporations, submitting a total of 159 CSR programs. The Indonesian CSR Awards (ICA) is held every three years by CFCD in collaboration with the National Standardization Agency and the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, with the aim of evaluating the impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of CSR initiatives.

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October 27th, 2020

GGF Educates Community on Biogas Utilization from Cow Manure

East Lampung, 2021 – Great Giant Foods (GGF) continues to apply the circular economy principle by maximizing the value of waste not only for the company but also for surrounding communities. One initiative is the biogas training program, which introduces techniques for converting cow manure into renewable energy.

The training was held at Thobul Qolbi Mosque, Dusun I Rantaujaya Udik, Sukadana District, East Lampung Regency, while still adhering to COVID-19 health protocols. It was officially opened by Head of Region I Section of Way Kambas National Park, Bayu Aji Saputra, and attended by 20 local residents.

According to Gilang M. Nugraha, Assistant Manager of People & Community Sustainability at GGF, the training serves as a way to share practical knowledge on how cow manure can be processed into biogas for household use.

“Through this biogas introduction training, we hope the community can gain new knowledge that brings direct benefits to their daily lives,” said Gilang.

During the session, Julius Sugarjato, Sustainability Project Expert Manager at GGF, explained that improperly managed cow manure can cause health and environmental problems. However, with proper processing, it can produce biogas—an eco-friendly energy source—while the by-products can still be used as organic fertilizer.

Meanwhile, Bayu Aji Saputra praised GGF’s contribution, saying that the training provided valuable insights for members of the Forest Farmers Group under the assistance of Way Kambas National Park.

One participant, Tumin, expressed his enthusiasm after learning about the process. He and other residents are now interested in building simple biogas installations made of cement, fiber, or plastic to start utilizing cow manure more effectively.

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October 9th, 2020

Sunpride Wins Marketeers Omni Brands of the Year 2020

Jakarta, September 10, 2020 – Sunpride proudly received the Marketeers Omni Brands of the Year 2020 award at the Hermawan Kertajaya Town Hall, 88 Office Tower Jakarta. The award was presented directly by Hermawan Kertajaya, Founder & Chairman of MarkPlus, Inc., to Cindyanto Kristian, CEO of PT Sewu Segar Nusantara. This recognition further strengthens Sunpride’s achievements, following its win as Best Branded Fruit at the Indonesia Original Brand (IOB) Awards in July 2020.

Sunpride’s success lies in its ability to leverage technology and execute an omnichannel strategy that ensures consistent quality and consumer trust. In today’s pandemic era, brands are required to integrate online and offline approaches to stay resilient and relevant. Sunpride’s OMNI strategy extends beyond marketing—it also serves as a communication platform to highlight Sunpride’s commitment as a fruit brand with Good Agricultural Practices (G.A.P.) certification.

This international certification ensures that Cavendish Bananas, Crystal Guavas, and Honi Pineapples produced by PT Great Giant Pineapple (GGP) meet global standards in four key aspects:

  1. Food Safety

  2. Eco-Friendly Practices

  3. Safety & Welfare

  4. Traceability

With this foundation, Sunpride guarantees that every fruit reaching consumers is not only fresh but also safe and of the highest quality.

Through its OMNI strategy, Sunpride continues to strengthen consumer engagement by maximizing digital platforms and delivering creative, relevant social media content. On the offline side, Sunpride also holds in-store activations that highlight consumer protection and the benefits of G.A.P. certification.

“Thank you to Marketeers for recognizing us as a brand that has successfully optimized technology to strengthen our identity. Most importantly, this award motivates us to continue maintaining consumer trust by delivering quality fruits that are always safe to consume,”
said Cindyanto Kristian, CEO of PT Sewu Segar Nusantara.

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July 13th, 2020

Sunpride Wins IOB 2020 “Best Branded Fruit” Award for the Third Time

Jakarta, July 13, 2020 – Sunpride once again reaffirmed its position as Indonesia’s leading fruit brand by receiving the Indonesia Original Brand (IOB) 2020 Award in the category Best Branded Fruit. This marks the third achievement for Sunpride after previously winning the same award in 2016 and 2017.

This year’s award ceremony felt different as it was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the online format did not lessen the value of the recognition, which continues to highlight Sunpride’s commitment to providing high-quality and safe-to-consume fruit for the Indonesian people.

The IOB Award, organized by SWA Magazine, is based on a quantitative survey conducted annually through interviews with users of original Indonesian brands. Using the Multistage Random Sampling technique, the survey spans around 108 categories, across six major cities (Medan, Bandung, Jabodetabek, Semarang, Surabaya, and Makassar), involving 5,000 respondents from February to March each year.

The assessment is based on four key parameters:

  1. Satisfaction

  2. Loyalty

  3. Advocacy

  4. Comparison of Local vs. Foreign Brands

Winning this award in the midst of the pandemic is a true honor for Sunpride and aligns with its long-standing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and quality—from the plantation to the consumers’ hands.

Luthfiany Azwawie, Head of PM & Marketing Sunpride, expressed her gratitude:

“It is a great honor for Sunpride, as an Indonesian brand, to compete with fruit brands from abroad. We hope this recognition and the survey results will continue to strengthen consumer trust in Sunpride’s commitment to always provide the best. We also aspire to keep contributing positively to the development and promotion of Indonesian fruit, both locally and globally.”

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March 6th, 2018

Middle Eastern Ambassadors Visit GGF Farm and Factory in Lampung

Lampung, 6 March 2018 – Great Giant Foods (GGF) welcomed the Ambassadors of Morocco (H.E. Oudia Benadellah), Lebanon (H.E. Mona El Tannir), Yemen (H.E. Ali Saleh Al Najar), Saudi Arabia (H.E. Salim Abdulrahman), and Kuwait (H.E. Abdullah Al Fadhli) to its farm and factory in Lampung. The visit, accompanied by Sunarko from Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aimed to explore opportunities for expanding exports of GGF products to the Middle East and strengthening international partnerships.

The delegation was received by Wayan Ardana, GGF Production Director, alongside the company’s senior management team. In his remarks, Ardana highlighted GGF’s strong presence in the region, with 368 containers of canned pineapple exported in 2017—including 301 to Saudi Arabia, 22 to Yemen, 12 to Kuwait, 5 to Bahrain, 13 to Lebanon, 9 to Qatar, and 26 to the United Arab Emirates. In addition, GGF exported 116 containers of fresh bananas to the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

As part of the tour, the Ambassadors also observed GGF’s integrated waste management system, where cattle farm waste is utilized as fertilizer and liquid waste is processed into biogas. This biogas is then converted into methanol gas, which replaces up to 7% of coal usage at GGF’s power plant—demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy.

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