Indonesia’s F&B Industry Continues to Grow, Creating More Opportunities for Small Businesses
Jakarta, July 2026 – Indonesia’s food and beverage (F&B) industry continues to record strong growth, creating new business opportunities for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the F&B industry grew by approximately 6.5% to 7.04% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, making it one of the country’s fastest-growing manufacturing sectors.
As consumer demand continues to evolve, products such as iced chocolate drinks, dessert boxes, croffles, and fruit beverages remain popular because they are affordable, visually appealing, and easy to produce. These menu items also generate repeat purchases, making them attractive options for entrepreneurs starting a food business with limited capital.
However, many business owners still face challenges in maintaining consistent taste, product quality, and operational efficiency as their businesses grow.
Winfil Helps SMEs Build Better Food Businesses
To support culinary entrepreneurs, PT Wahana Interfood Nusantara Tbk (IDX: COCO), widely known as Win&Co Group, offers Winfil, its food ingredients product line designed to simplify food and beverage preparation while maintaining premium quality.
Win&Co Group is an integrated cocoa and chocolate processing company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Through Winfil, the company provides a wide range of ready-to-use food ingredients, including:
- Chocolate Syrup
- Chocolate Sauce
- Chocolate Spread
- Fruit Syrup
- Fruit Filling
These products help business owners reduce preparation time while delivering consistent flavor and quality, allowing them to focus on menu innovation and customer satisfaction.
5 Small Business Ideas Using Winfil Products
1. Premium Iced Chocolate Drinks
Iced chocolate remains one of Indonesia’s best-selling beverages. Entrepreneurs can create rich and consistent drinks using Winfil Chocolate Syrup or Winfil Chocolate Sauce without complicated preparation.
This beverage is suitable for cafés, beverage kiosks, online delivery services, and home-based businesses.
2. Trendy Dessert Boxes
Chocolate and tiramisu dessert boxes continue to attract customers because of their attractive presentation and affordable prices.
Using Winfil Chocolate Spread and Winfil Chocolate Filling, entrepreneurs can create smooth, flavorful dessert layers with consistent texture and taste. These products are ideal for businesses that rely on social media marketing and pre-order systems.
3. Premium Croffles and Toast
Croffles and premium toast remain popular menu items in cafés and home bakeries.
Winfil Chocolate Spread and Winfil Chocolate Sauce provide rich chocolate flavor while making preparation faster and more efficient. Business owners can easily offer premium-quality products without complex recipes.
4. Fruit Beverages and Mocktails
Fresh fruit drinks and colorful mocktails continue to gain popularity, especially among younger consumers.
By using Winfil Fruit Syrup and Winfil Fruit Filling, beverage businesses can create a wide variety of refreshing drinks while maintaining consistent flavor in every serving.
5. Chocolate-Topped Street Snacks
Street snacks such as chocolate bananas, waffles, corn dogs, pancakes, and other trendy treats can become profitable businesses with minimal investment.
Adding Winfil Chocolate Sauce as a topping enhances both appearance and taste, making these products more appealing to customers.
Win&Co Group Supports Culinary Innovation for SMEs
Through Winfil, Win&Co Group continues to support the growth of Indonesia’s SME sector by providing high-quality, ready-to-use food ingredients. These products help entrepreneurs improve operational efficiency, maintain product consistency, and accelerate menu innovation.
“Behind every innovative menu is a foundation of quality ingredients. Through Winfil, we aim to help entrepreneurs, especially SMEs, create products more efficiently while maintaining reliable quality, flavor, and consistency without the hassle of preparing ingredients from scratch,” said Sugianto Soenario, President Director of Win&Co Group.
Entrepreneurs interested in Winfil products can contact the company via chocolate@schoko.id.
Looking ahead, Win&Co Group remains committed to developing value-added cocoa-based products while supporting culinary innovation and expanding business opportunities across Indonesia.
