Indonesia's food service sector is expected to keep rapidly growing at over 13% and is expected to reach over $115 billion by 2030, according to Mordor Intelligence. The artisan bakery sector is booming, with a lot of global influences. Consumers are becoming more discerning and are looking for even more indulgent experiences in Indonesia which is the largest economy in South East asia. These are driving up a demand for high-quality dairy ingredients like good cream cheese in bakeries, cafés, and restaurants.
The Indonesian bakery market is wide open for experimentation, with consumers eager for distinctive flavors and products that cater to local and culture with Halal offerings. Bread and cake consumption has increasing by approximately 60% between 2020 and 2025. The increase in consumption is contributed by consumers' changing lifestyles, income improvement, urbanization, and desire to try more food offerings.
In light of this trend Groupe Bel in collaboration with its distributor partner PT Sukanda Djaya launched one of its signature cream cheese brands, Kiri Cream Cheese. Kiri is a popular cheese brand from the Groupe Bel, famous across the world for its amazing taste and high quality. A lot of top chefs using Kiri across the world to create some very innovative cheesecakes and pastries. Not only that Kiri is also a popular ingredient in beverages like coffee and tea. Today, we are excited to introduce the Kiri Cream Cheese in block 1 kg format, a versatile product that can be used in a variety of dishes, cakes, desserts and beverages
For both coffee shops and bakeries, authenticity, superior taste and craftsmanship are key. The solution for this is Kiri Cream Cheese that is a perfect choice for multiple applications. Kiri is a renowned superior cream cheese and a top choice for pastry and desert chefs worldwide. Its reputation as a highly versatile ingredient in crafting delicious pastry and desserts continues to grow.
“Bel is committed to providing delicious and nutritious snacking products in line with our philosophy of 'for all for good’. In Indonesia, The Laughing Cow Cheese, part of the Bel brands, is already a preferred cheese brand known for its innovative offerings to healthy snacking. Based on the demand coming from the food service industry, The launch of Kiri Cream Cheese marks an exciting milestone for Bel as we continue to innovate and expand product portfolio. With Kiri cream cheese we cater to professional bakers, chefs and home bakers across the food industry in Indonesia who have been asking for a premium cream cheese. Kiri cream cheese has a soft creamy texture and is today widely known as the cheese that elevates pastries and desserts. Kiri is committed to delivering the ultimate creamy indulgence and is loved by consumers and professionals alike.” - says Mr Alamjit Singh Sekhon, General Manager - South East Asia.
Kiri Product Info:
Brand: Kiri®
Product Nature: Dairy, Cream Cheese
Packaging: 1kg format
Country of Origin: France
Key Claims: Extremely Versatile and easy to use, Notes of soft cooked milk.
Halal: Yes
Allergens: Milk and milk products (including lactose)
Storage: Keep refrigerated between +4°C and +8°C. After opening, keep closed and use within 3 days.
