Last Updated: 1 month ago
As part of its community service efforts, the Food Technology Student Association (HIMATEPA) of Djuanda University (UNIDA) held the “Food Technology in Service” (TPG Mengabdi) program for food-related SME operators in Sukamanah Village, Megamendung Subdistrict, Bogor Regency, on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Under the theme “Development of Food SME Products in Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Good Food Production Practices (CPPB), Legal Compliance, and Label and Logo Design Based on the Law,” this activity aims to enhance the capacity and competitiveness of food business operators at the village level.
The program was attended by local SME operators and involved students and faculty members from FIPHAL UNIDA. The topics covered included the implementation of GMP, obtaining a Business Identification Number (NIB), product packaging and label design, and marketing strategies.
The Executive Chairperson, Nayla Ayu Mulya Putri, stated that this activity represents a collaboration between the university, the village government, and SME operators to improve the quality of food businesses. She hopes this program will provide sustainable benefits, particularly in enhancing product quality and adding value.
The Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at FIPHAL UNIDA, Dr. Erna Puspasari, S.Si., M.Si., also expressed hope that this activity would encourage SME operators to implement food safety standards, complete business legalities, and expand marketing, including through digital media.
One SME owner, Rini, noted that this program was extremely beneficial and relevant to her daily business needs, particularly in terms of legal compliance, food processing, and packaging design.
In addition to presenting the material, the students also provided hands-on guidance on product packaging design, thereby helping SME owners improve the quality and market appeal of their products.