Yili Indonesia Dairy collaborates with institutions in food safety program

INDONESIA – PT Yili Indonesia Dairy has reinforced its commitment to regional development by collaborating with the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) and several Indonesian universities in the Program of Food Safety Thematic Community Service (KKNTKP).

Yili Indonesia considers its participation in this program essential to fostering more inclusive and equitable development.

The country’s progress requires not just growth in key economic centers but also the enhancement of community, educational, and business capacities in regional areas, the company stated.

Yu Miao, President Director of PT Yili Indonesia Dairy, stated, “We believe that Indonesia’s progress must be built collaboratively and equitably, paying attention to and supporting regional development outside Java.

“Universities play a crucial role as centers of knowledge and human resource development, while MSEs are vital to the local economy. Through collaboration with BPOM and universities, Yili aims to create a direct impact on local communities.”

KKNTKP program, initiated by BPOM, empowers university students to serve as Food Safety Facilitators and Food Safety Cadres.

Students receive technical training in food safety before they are deployed to villages, where they provide education and mentoring to communities and processed food MSEs.

This collaboration also involves the business sector through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support, with universities acting as key partners in program implementation.

Business support includes assisting students in field operations, providing simple production equipment for supported MSEs, and organizing exhibitions of KKN activities in villages.

KKNTKP program is a partnership between the government, universities, the business sector, and communities aimed at sustainably strengthening food security.

Students not only gain practical experience but also contribute directly to educating and mentoring communities and processed food MSMEs in villages.

Support from businesses like Yili Indonesia is vital for the program’s optimal functioning and for maximizing benefits to local communities.

The program also offers students the chance to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.

It is part of the Independent Learning-Impact Campus (Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Berdampak) initiative, which seeks to enhance food safety through education, administrative support, and assistance with regulatory compliance for processed food businesses.

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