The 2025 Indonesia Cocoa Day is the 13th Indonesia Cocoa Day, held in collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs at the Pullman Hotel Jakarta, on October 23, 2025. The theme is “Strengthening the Upstream Sector to Solidify Indonesia’s Cocoa Downstream Industry”.
The objectives of the 2025 ICD (Indonesia Cocoa Day) theme are:
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To accelerate the increase in Cacao production to meet the raw material needs of the domestic industry in order to increase the competitiveness of cocoa and chocolate for the global market.
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To restore the glory of Indonesian cocoa to become a sustainable world cocoa producer.
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To strengthen government support for the sustainable cocoa sector from upstream to downstream.
The ICD commemoration event included:
Keynote Speech
A keynote speech was delivered by the Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, represented by the Deputy for Coordination of Food and Agriculture Business. In his remarks, it was conveyed, among other things:
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Cocoa bean prices, which since 2023 increased to reach US$ 11,000/ton, are currently in the range of US$ 7,000 – 8,000/ton.
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However, this increase in cocoa prices has not been followed by an increase in production in Indonesia.
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Indonesia is currently the 7th (seventh) largest cocoa producer in the world.
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In the effort to restore Indonesia’s cocoa glory, it currently faces challenges including: climate change, pest and disease attacks, old plant age, limited irrigation/water, and limited availability of fertilizers and superior seeds.
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In order for cocoa’s glory to return, the Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs will provide maximum support regarding any policies needed to increase cocoa production.
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By maintaining cocoa bean prices at the farmer level at a reasonably profitable price, the enthusiasm of farmers to plant and care for their cocoa will increase.
Award Presentation
Presentation of awards to 9 national selection winners and 2 winners from the 50 international selection winners at the Cocoa of Excellence 2025.
The 9 national selection winners of the Cocoa of Excellence 2025 are:
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Minang Kakao
Biji Kakao Padang Sago
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Lile Chocolate
Biji kakao Lile Chocolate Padang
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Mason Chocolate Bali
Biji kakao Mason Edel Bali
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Pt. Rosso Bianco (Pipiltin Cocoa)
Biji kakao Jembrana (KSS) Bali
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PT. Khatulistiwa Agro Sentosa Serasi
Biji kakao PT. KASS EdelBirang Estate
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Yayasan Titian Lestari
Bijikakao Kampung Laham – Mahakam
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Hulu Kalimantan Timur
PT. Kudeungoe Sugata
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Biji kakao Aceh Tenggara
Theodore Chocolate
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Biji kakao Makasar
PT. Sumber Daya Wahana
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Biji kakao Pulau Seram Utara Maluku Tengah
Two Winners from the 50 winners of the International Cocoa of Excellence selection:
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Minang Kakao
Biji kakao Padang Sago
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PT. Kudeungoe Sogo
Southeast Aceh cocoa beans.
National Cocoa and Chocolate Talkshow
National Cocoa and Chocolate Talkshow As Speakers were:
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Assistant Deputy for PDS Plantation and Horticultural Products, Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs, with the topic “National Cocoa Policy”
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Director General of Plantations represented by the Coordinator for Refreshment Crops, with the topic “National Cocoa Development Program”
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Director General of Agro-Industry represented by the Head of the Cocoa Working Farmers (Tani Kerja), with the topic “Preparation of Raw Materials for the National Cocoa Industry”
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Governor of West Java represented by the Head of the West Java Provincial Office for Plantations, with the topic “Restoring Cocoa Glory in West Java.”
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Regent of North Kolaka, with the topic “Empowerment of the North Kolaka Community Based on Smallholder Cocoa Plantation Development”
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Indonesia Bean to Bar Chocolate Association with the topic “Encouraging Farmers to Produce the Best Fermented Cocoa Beans”‘
And the moderator for the Talkshow was the Head of the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute.
Remarks by the General Chairperson of the Indonesian Cocoa Council
Remarks by the General Chairperson of the Indonesian Cocoa Council In his remarks, the General Chairperson of Dekaindo (Indonesian Cocoa Council) conveyed, among other things:
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This 2025 Indonesia Cocoa Day commemoration is held for retrospection and evaluation of the condition of Indonesian cocoa, as well as to formulate future plans to be even better.
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The government, with the ABT (Additional Budget) fund for 2025 – 2027, will carry out cocoa area development covering 248,500 Ha (with funds of IDR 700.47 Billion) and cocoa seed production covering 369,234 Ha.
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and PTPN (State-Owned Plantation Company) until 2030 will develop cocoa nucleus estates covering 5,250 Ha and plasma estates covering 10,001 Ha.
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For the seed requirement of around 400 million over the three years, the current supply capacity from registered seed gardens is only 22,933,953 stems per year (Ditjen Bun, 2025).
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To meet this seed deficit, the Ministry of Agriculture has made changes to regulations regarding cocoa seeding by inventorying production gardens that can be used as sources for seeds and budwood, by issuing Minister of Agriculture Decree no. 49 of 2025.
For the implementation of this 2025 ICD commemoration, we express our deepest gratitude to all parties who made the ICD event a success, especially to the Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs and the talkshow speakers.
