Jakarta, August 20, 2024 – PT Indolakto, a subsidiary of PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk through Indomilk FnB Solutions, offers support in the Food Service market by providing 7 categories of dairy products (milk and dairy products): Fresh Milk, Powdered Milk, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk, Butter, and Ice Cream to answer the needs of entrepreneurs who need high quality dairy products as one of their key ingredients to be used in the bakery and pastry production process, especially for those who developed dessert products.

“Indomilk FnB Solutions is committed to being a comprehensive solution for the F&B business, offering guaranteed product quality and freshness, complete variants of dairy products, wide distribution network, as well as collaboration and co-creation for consumer satisfaction. All products in Indomilk FnB Solutions certifies HALAL with international standards quality,” said Adryan Widodo, General Manager Cold Chain and Food Services PT Indolakto.

Noticed with the newest trends on growth the bakery and pastry industry continues to expand with new outlets and brands, locally and globally. The growth of the home-based industry since the pandemic has been made possible by the ease of digital marketing, as well as the phenomenon of shopping not just at specific outlets, but also through omni channels, for that bakery and cake businesses must find strategies to win the competition or create new market spaces.

One of the confectioneries trends observed by Mintel (a global market intelligence agency) is the growing appeal of more luxurious and premium creations. In Indonesia, for instance, 42% of consumers report consuming something sweet (such as desserts or snacks) every day. Positioned as affordable luxury, high-end snacks fulfill the need for unique and enjoyable consumption experiences both in retail and food service.

At the Dessert Omakase event on August 15, 2024, at RA Suites Simatupang, Indomilk FnB Solutions introduced the edge of their product, Indomilk Good Milk UHT and also the launched of their new product, Australian Butter Baking – a butter product specially designed to enhance value creation in bread creations in the bakery, pastry, and dessert sectors of the food service industry in create premium dessert innovations.

Chef Kim, Adryan Widodo, Pria Utami from Indolakto, and Hendri Kurniawan introduce Australian Butter and Indomilk’s flagship UHT milk, Indomilk Good Milk, which can become a significant game changer for bakepreneurs and professional baker/pastry chefs.

Dessert Omakase for Bakery and Pastry Shop Audiences

Inspirations for premium dessert creations that presented during the event was Tropical and Strawberry Beso de Angel, created by Pastry Chef Kim Pangestu.

“Indomilk Good Milk UHT provides rich creamy textures accompany with milky flavor; while Australian Butter Baking provides an authentic crispness to pastries, while also increasing the volume and texture of bread and cakes, as well as delivering a mouthwatering dairy butter aroma,” said Pastry Chef Kim Pangestu.

Consumer demand for sweet foods paired with a cup of coffee (coffee pairing) is also blurring the lines, where cafes now need to offer bread, pastries, and desserts alongside coffee beverages. At the event, coffee expert Hendri Kurniawan presented coffee that harmonized with Pastry Chef Kim’s creations, in line with the increasing trend of enjoying dessert with coffee.

Coffee Consultant Hendri Kurniawan crafting coffee drinks with Indomilk Good Milk Fresh Milk for entrepreneurs attending the Indomilk Dessert Omakase.

The ideal composition of protein and fat, with no added sugar in Indomilk Good Milk – Fresh Milk, enhances the character of hot coffee beverages and makes the frothing process easier to produce smooth, glossy foam, and a soft texture in the mouth when sipped,” said coffee expert Hendri Kurniawan.

Guests were also invited to enjoy gourmet dishes from Corporate Executive Chef Arsil Rusli of RA Hospitality, balancing out the sweet dishes. At this hotel, with complete banquet facilities, his creations stand out. On the lobby floor, RA Suites Simatupang features the 25th Avenue coffee bar, welcoming the latest trends. The public was invited to sample various milk-based coffee creations served with desserts and fresh bread from the dessert table.