India, Aug. 21 -- Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, will showcase its innovative portfolio at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026, taking place from 16 18 September at Jakarta International Expo (JI Expo). The showcase will spotlight innovation across dairy, beverages, meat, savoury flavours, and digestive health, underpinned by Kerrys deep scientific expertise, consumer insights and market intelligence to help manufacturers turn consumer insights into solutions that add value to their business.
Expectations across the region are evolving rapidly as consumers demand taste and value without compromise. SharedAndrey Dribny, VP & General Manager Southeast Asia at Kerry shared At Fi Asia Indonesia, Kerry will demonstrate how our science backed innovation, from macro forces to consumer shifts, ensures only the most promising concepts reach the market, enabling manufacturers to respond efficiently to evolving demands in todays competitive landscape.
Indonesian consumer preferences are shifting, taste remains the strongest driver, nonetheless wellness and functionality are now equally important. Nearly half of consumers now choose healthier products, with low sugar emerging as the top factor in beverage choices 47% of consumers limit sugar intake most of the time and 20% do so consistently[1]. Aside from that, authentic taste familiar to local palates continues to drive innovation, with lemonlime flavours recording consecutive growth[2]. At the same time, 46% of Indonesians seek functional benefits in everyday food, underscoring the need for modern solutions that seamlessly combine taste with healthier nutrition[3].
Janeley Haryono, General Manager, Kerry Indonesia shared Indonesias food and beverage sector is entering a decisive phase where evolving expectations demand bold flavours, functional ingredients, and modern solutions rooted in local relevance. The concepts we will showcase at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 are built around those insights. Our readytomarket technologies are designed to help customers shape the industrys next chapter of innovation, helping manufacturers capture opportunities and deliver sustainable solutions that resonate with todays consumers.
Located at Stand D1A06 [Hall 1], attendees can look forward to concepts across various segments including:
Dairy: Cheese reimagined into softserve and versatile spreads, delivering everyday indulgence through Kerrys taste and texture solutions;
Beverages: Low and no sugar concepts that meet Nutri Level requirements, balancing taste with wellness in refreshing formats tailored to Indonesian palates and powered by Kerrys Tastesense technology;
Meat: Crispy, crunchy and juicy chicken and sausage applications crafted for local palates. Powered by Kerry's Coatings, Authentic Savoury, Kerry Red Arrow and Fermentation technologies, these concepts deliver unforgettable taste and texture excitement in every bite;
Savoury flavours: Flavour solutions inspired by Chinese, Thai, and Korean trends, enabling authentic, ready to market concepts that blend indulgence with relevance; and
Digestive Health: Striking formats powered by Plenibiotics, BC30 probiotics, and Wellmune, delivering irresistible bakery and snack concepts with benefits for gut health, immunity, and sustained energy.
To keep industry leaders ahead of the curve, Kerry will also host five expertled technical seminars across the first two days of the tradeshow.
On Day 1 (16 September), the spotlight will be on the power of biotics science in driving practical innovation opportunities for Indonesias wellness market; the fastchanging retail beverage landscape, exploring sugar reduction, protein beverages, and the next frontier of taste and sustainable nutrition; as well as strategies for sodium reduction in snacks and noodles through advanced taste modulation.
On Day 2 (17 September), the day will start with a deep dive into the evolving meat industry, exploring how manufacturers can balance taste, affordability, sustainability, and concludes with Kerrys approach to Better Dairy.
Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 is where bold flavours spark big moves. Kerry invites industry leaders, innovators, and partners to its Stand D1A06 [Hall 1], JI Expo Indonesia from 16 18 September 2026 to explore ways to unlock tomorrows breakthrough solutions, today.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from FoodTechBiz.