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The Office of Agricultural Affairs (OAA) / Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Jakarta represents the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. Working closely with U.S. exporters and cooperators, as well as with importers and trade associations of Indonesia and Timor Leste to facilitate the trade of U.S. agricultural products and promote food security.
USDA Indonesia assists traders of bulk and intermediate agricultural commodities including wheat, soybean, corn, cotton, feed ingredients, as well as promotes the trade of U.S. high value agricultural products, such as dairy, beef, fresh and processed fruit and vegetables, and processed, packaged, and ready-to-eat food products.
Latest Reports
Event
3rd Halal20 International Conference
The conference took place on October 9 -12, 2024 at the ICE BSD, Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia.
This event was organized by the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs. This global halal forum produced important outputs, including the signing of 52 Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) between BPJPH and Foreign Halal Certification Bodies from 24 countries, and also the Communiqué on Strengthening the Global Halal Ecosystem from all delegates present.
Second Annual Ramadan Delights
On April 2, 2024, FAS Jakarta held its second annual Ramadan iftar event at the U.S. Embassy’s @america cultural center. This year’s event, “Ramadan Delights with U.S. Products: featuring the Talents of Chef Vindex and a Conversation with U.S. Halal Certifying Bodies,” promoted high-quality U.S. food ingredients such as beef, cheese, dates, chickpeas, raisins, and seafood. These ingredients were integrated into local dishes traditionally served during Ramadan.
Upcoming Event
USA Pavilion at Food Ingredients Asia Indonesia 2026
The USA Pavilion will showcase a diverse range of high-quality U.S. food ingredients at Food Ingredients (Fi) Asia Indonesia 2026, taking place 16–18 September 2026 at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Jakarta. As ASEAN’s largest food and beverage ingredients exhibition, Fi Asia Indonesia is expected to welcome more than 24,000 industry professionals and over 700 exhibitors, providing an outstanding platform for networking, innovation, and business development across the region. The USA Pavilion will feature a growing lineup of leading U.S. companies and industry organizations—including Flavor Consultants, Ocean Spray, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Actus Nutrition, Uncountable Inc., USA Pulses, Derco Foods, Commercial Creamery Company, and additional exhibitors to be announced—showcasing premium U.S. ingredients ranging from dairy ingredients, fruit ingredients, pulses, nuts, grains, proteins, specialty ingredients, flavors, and innovative food solutions. Visitors are invited to connect directly with U.S. suppliers and discover how the quality, consistency, innovation, and sustainability of U.S. agricultural products can help drive growth and product innovation in Indonesia’s dynamic food and beverage industry.
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