PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (JAPFA) as an international level agribusiness company always supports the government's steps to provide the needs of the community for animal protein foods, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, Syahrul Yasin Limpo, on his visit to JAPFA subsidiary, PT Ciomas Adisatwa Unit Maros, South Sulawesi (19/4) expressed his appreciation for the company's contribution for Indonesia in making it easier for the community to obtain protein supplies.

Tommy Kuncoro, JAPFA's Head of Poultry Division said, "JAPFA as a national company providing animal-based food products will continue to realize its commitment to help the government, especially now, so that our nation can immediately recover and cope with the pandemic."

Previously, JAPFA also succeeded in the initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia in seeking to accelerate the distribution of food or animal-based food expenditure online through multi-stakeholder cooperation to facilitate the public to obtain animal-based food in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through its sales network for chicken carcasses and processed products, Best Meat, which is spread across various regions of Indonesia, JAPFA committed to providing high quality and affordable supply of animal protein and its supporting products. Best Meat which is one of the animal protein distribution channels owned by JAPFA is spread over 414 points on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, Kalimantan and will continue to grow. With this wide distribution and coverage, it can make it easier for people to get the supply of animal protein needed at a more affordable price.

Product distribution is also done through collaboration with e-commerce platform such as Tokopedia, Shopee and Blibli, as well as online-based distribution applications; Grab and Gojek. Not only that, to make it easier for people to get animal protein supplies, Best Meat also opens opportunities for people to partner and open sales outlets. This is one of the manifestations of commitment in driving the economy and improving people's lives.

In the midst of the current pandemic situation, JAPFA seeks to carry out its commitment in maintaining the availability of animal protein foods while still following all government rules and recommendations to break the chain of COVID-19 distribution. "Even though Indonesia is in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic and with the regulation of restrictions, JAPFA's commitment to continue to keep food supplies running. Of course, our operations are carried out by prioritizing the security and safety of all parties," concluded Tommy.