Indonesian halal F&B products eye Middle East marketJakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri said that Indonesian halal food and beverage (F&B) products have significant potential to expand into the Middle East market.According to Roro, the strong demand for halal products in the Middle Eastern market presents an opportunity that F&B businesses can leverage to increase exports. The network can be utilized by Indonesian businesses and prospective buyers in international markets.She also saw the Indonesian diaspora as a potential gateway for national F&B products.While living abroad, she said, the Indonesian diaspora was considered to retain a demand for Indonesian food and authentic Indonesian flavors. "Even though our diaspora lives abroad, they will certainly still have Indonesian tastes. So, they need to source products from Indonesia," she said. Translator: Maria C, Asri Mayang SariEditor: Bayu PrasetyoCopyright © ANTARA 2026