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Food

Roemah Koffie celebrates Indonesian culture; launches new Koffie Tins at World of Coffee

Indonesian premium coffee brand, Roemah Koffie is steadfast in its commitment to introduce the richness of Indonesian coffee, both in terms of its flavors, and its cultural significance. This is best represented by their most recent innovation, Roemah Koffie’s Koffie Tins. A premium line of Indonesian coffee beans packaged in exclusive cans inspired by local culture, first introduced at the World of Coffee (WOC) 2025 event in Jakarta International Convention Center.

2 weeks ago
Food premium

How food influencers shape culinary trends in Indonesia

From genuine, unpaid reviews to clever marketing tactics, food vloggers have painted the culinary landscape of the country, offering not just insightful responses but also vibrant recommendations to gastronomic explorers.

2 months ago
Food

RE:HARVEST and partners transforms food waste into Sustainable Opportunity

South Korean start-up RE:HARVEST, in collaboration with P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals), ASEIC (ASEM SMEs Eco-Innovation Center) and leading beverage producer PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk, hosted a Food Upcycling Seminar on Feb. 14-15 in Menteng, Central Jakarta, with an aim to advance sustainable food practices and reduce food waste.

3 months ago

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Food

JFFF 2018 supports the development of SMEs

The 15th installment of the Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF) officially kicked off on Saturday at La Piazza, Summarecon Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.

7 years ago
Food

Lampung to hold international coffee exhibition

Lampung will hold an international exhibition on the coffee processing industry at Pringsewu regency from May 3 to 5.

7 years ago
Food

Indonesia wins accolades at World Gourmet Summit’s Awards of Excellence

Asia’s longstanding food and wine festival the World Gourmet Summit has returned for its 22nd year, running from April 2-29 in Singapore. As part of the event, the regional Awards of Excellence night was held on Tuesday at One Farrer Hotel & Spa, to honor 30 outstanding individuals from the food & beverage (F&B) and hospitality industry in Asia.

7 years ago
Food

In Cambodia, fears tarantula may go off the menu

While a plate piled high with hairy, palm-sized tarantulas is the stuff of nightmares for some, these garlic fried spiders are a coveted treat in Cambodia, where the only fear is that they may soon vanish due to deforestation and unchecked hunting.

7 years ago
Food

Starbucks Indonesia operator sees sales boost from spending

PT Mitra Adiperkasa, the Indonesian operator of global brands including Starbucks, Zara as well as Marks & Spencer, is predicting that a recovery in consumer spending will sustain its highest revenue growth in three years.

7 years ago
Food

Chia seeds: Superfood or just another diet fad?

Many still question the superiority of these small oval-shaped black and white crunch with mild nutty flavor. Native from Mexico, these nutrient-rich seeds have intrigued the superfood seekers.

7 years ago
Food

Flavored, low-alcohol Scotch? Distilleries test whisky's limits

Demand for more variety in Scotch whisky from fast-growing emerging markets and the request for lower alcohol varieties among health-conscious drinkers are challenging a closely guarded centuries-old tradition.

7 years ago
Food

KFC Malaysia responds to 'Rendangate' with cheeky Instagram post

Fast food chain KFC Malaysia has pulled a mischievous advertising stunt as it jumps onto the "Rendangate" bandwagon.

7 years ago
Food

Rendang elimination leaves poor taste in netizens' mouths

In a completely unprecedented move, Indonesians and Malaysians have united to blast television show judges over comments made about favorite dish rendang.  

7 years ago
Food

UK Masterchef judges spark rendang ding dong

Indonesians and Malaysians have their feathers in a flap over MasterChef UK's decision to eliminate a contestant from the popular cooking show because her chicken rendang wasn't crispy.

7 years ago
Food

'Rendang has to be crispy,' MasterChef UK moment riles up Malaysians

The chicken rendang in the nasi lemak is "not crispy enough" - that has got Malaysians riled up over the comments by judges during a MasterChef UK episode.

7 years ago
Food

Ginger, essential spice we can't live without

Few people are aware that the word “ginger” is a derivative of singabera in Sanskrit, literally meaning horn-shaped.   

7 years ago
Food

Indonesian food and Chilean wine, well-paired

 A contemporary version of Indonesia's 'asinan' salad on seafood, paired well with chardonnay from Chile.

7 years ago
Food

New tariffs proposed by Beijing have California wine exporters worried

China is planning to impose a 15 percent tariff on US wine and other products in response to the proposed US tariff increases on Chinese imports.

7 years ago
Food

McDonald's has a legal problem in pizza-loving India

McDonald’s Corp. has a problem in India and its rivals are loving it.

7 years ago
Food

These are the 50 best restaurants in Asia

Bangkok’s Gaggan retains the crown for a fourth year.

7 years ago
Food

Celebrate Easter Sunday at these Jakarta hotels

Easter is one of the most important Christian festivals. Prior to Easter, some Christians spend 40 days fasting and praying to commemorate Jesus’ time in the wilderness.

7 years ago
Food

By 2021, China to replace UK as No. 2 on global wine market list

China expects to become the second-largest market for wine by 2021, replacing the United Kingdom, as young consumers' preferences are evolving, experts said.

7 years ago
Food

Petrus Imperial from '82 vintage fetches $64,200 at Sotheby's

A six-liter Imperial of Petrus 1982 sold for 45,410 pounds ($64,200) at a Sotheby’s auction in London as the vineyard in Bordeaux’s Pomerol appellation accounted for three of the top 10 lots in the sale. 

7 years ago
Food

Foodies share more than a meal at Good France events

The end of March is a special time of year for food lovers thanks to a series of get-togethers in numerous countries to celebrate French cuisine under the banner of Good France.

7 years ago
Food

Cheese, healthy treat for all

Have you ever thought about the relation between the French, who are generally slender and fit, and cheese?

7 years ago
Food

Overproduction threatens Andes superfood haven

From atop the Andes mountains to the depths of the Amazon rainforest and frigid Patagonia, indigenous people have long eaten quinoa, camu camu and calafate, a healthy diet that has become a global phenomenon now threatened by overproduction.

7 years ago
Food

Five top tips for storing coffee

Different ways of brewing coffee, from pressed, poured over or using a siphon, could affect its taste in a variety of ways. Additionally, the way coffee is stored could also impact the taste of your morning cuppa. 

7 years ago
Food

Three common myths about Indonesian sambal

Sambal plays a crucial role in local cuisine, yet there are also some myths revolving around the condiment.

7 years ago
Food

Juice pairing for special dining experiences

A culinary trend that’s rather overlooked, juice pairing is an interesting alternative for dining.

7 years ago
Food

The skinny on McDonald’s Indonesia ‘nasi uduk’ set

McDonald’s has been known for its creative, locally inspired menus.

7 years ago
Food

Another Korean obsession with fermentation: Hongeo

Koreans are known for their love of fermented dishes -- for instance, the ever-present kimchi. Adding one more to the list is, hongeo, a fermented skate dish, is a delicacy for many. 

7 years ago
Food

Tempeh to be proposed as UNESCO cultural heritage

Tempeh will be proposed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2021.

7 years ago
Food

The tastes of India: Spices give Indian food the edge

Indian food, for many, is a very confusing mix of spices, but it is this magical fusion and its intoxicating aroma that makes the food so unique.

7 years ago
Food

Superior local durian developed by Malang university

The Faculty of Agriculture at Brawijaya University in Malang, East Java, is currently developing a selection of superior durian varieties that can be reproduced through grafting and cutting.

7 years ago