Overseas marketing is what usually is lacking most. Indonesia-grown potatoes are of excellent quality, and potentially cheaper than those produced in Europe or the US. Alas, Indonesian growers usually don’t have the international trade contacts, and therefore no access to the most important markets.

The Internet may help somewhat to overcome this situation. However, Indonesia doesn’t use the English language for internal communication. While the level of English may be good enough for correspondence with established clients, it is not sufficient for public marketing. (For this reason, this website, too, had to be submitted for a professional translation).

Indonesian investment regulations allow for 100 percent foreign-owned companies. However, in practice, it will be more beneficial for all sites concerned, if a joint venture is entered into. Foreign partners can hold a majority of shares.

In such joint ventures, the foreign side usually provides the marketing (or has own use for the production), and the Indonesian side manages local operations related to the potato production.

Potential investors are requested to contact Lionel Bauer for further information.