Indofood backs 83 researchers: what it means for Indofood stock
Published on 10/17/2026 at 10:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSResearch and investor context
- Indofood’s research symposium took place on October 8, 2026.
- The 2026–2027 program selected 83 researchers from 595 proposals.
- Indofood’s research initiative has operated for 20 years since 2006.
Indofood backs 83 student researchers in its 2026–2027 program, an initiative discussed at an October 8, 2026 symposium, according to Industry.co.id.
Market context: Market report IDX Composite.
Research program
The Indofood Riset Nugraha program selected 83 undergraduate researchers from 595 proposals for the 2026–2027 period. The selected researchers are to receive funding and mentoring for one year, the report said. Industry.co.id described the symposium as bringing together government, academic, research and industry participants.
Program record
The report said the research initiative began in 2006 and has received more than 19,200 proposals and funded more than 1,100 undergraduate research projects from more than 200 Indonesian universities and higher-education institutions. Industry.co.id reported that the program includes selection, guidance and evaluation by a multidisciplinary expert team.
Research focus
The October 8 symposium focused on functional food innovation based on local resources. Topics included research, health, industry, regulation, product safety, quality, labeling and product claims, according to Industry.co.id.
