Jakarta, April 24 -- The Ministry of Industry is encouraging the use of non-plastic packaging as a strategic solution for the food and beverage (F&B) industry, in order to increase efficiency and strengthen competitiveness amidst dynamic challenges.

Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said on Friday that his office has begun promoting the use of non-plastic packaging, particularly paper- or paperboard-based packaging.

According to him, this type of packaging is considered quite competitive and accounts for a significant portion, around 28 percent of total packaging in the F&B industry.

One of the strategic steps supported by the ministry is the use of paper-based aseptic packaging as an alternative to conventional packaging...