Pusat Penelitian Kopi & Kakao Indonesia

What Pusat Penelitian Kopi & Kakao Indonesia does

Pusat Penelitian Kopi & Kakao Indonesia (ICCRI), also known as Puslitkoka, is Indonesia's national research institute for coffee and cocoa, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture since receiving its statutory mandate via Keputusan Menteri Pertanian No. 786/1981 on October 20, 1981. The institute traces its institutional lineage to 1911 when it was established as the Besoekisch Proefstation under Dutch colonial administration. It serves the full Indonesian coffee and cocoa value chain, including smallholder farmers, cooperatives, government agencies, agricultural entrepreneurs, universities, students, and downstream industry stakeholders. The institute employs 251-500 staff and operates across research, training, testing, certification, and commercial product activities.

The institute's core offerings span R&D, accredited training, laboratory testing, certification, and consulting, delivered through a portfolio of subsidiaries and brands including ICCRI TC (training center), CCSTP, Lab Penguji (testing laboratory), LS-Pro CCQC (product certification), WARTA (scientific journal), COCOPARK (retail outlet), ICCRI TECH (technology commercialization arm), and VICCO (downstream product catalog). Underlying proprietary technology includes somatic embryogenesis, hybrid cocoa clones such as ICCRI-06H, degradable coatings, decaffeination processes, cryopreservation of germplasm, GIS mapping, molecular markers, and the Hypotan attractant for pest management. The institute holds BSI accreditation for training and KAN-accredited testing services.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across training fees (Rp 4-8M per participant), laboratory testing fees, product sales, consulting engagements, internship programs, and certification issuance. The organization combines a public-sector R&D mandate with commercial revenue streams, leveraging its accreditations to monetize technical expertise beyond direct government appropriations. The model functions as a quasi-public R&D institution with an embedded commercial services arm, sustained by its statutory monopoly on the national coffee and cocoa research mandate rather than market-driven competition.

Name

Pusat Penelitian Kopi & Kakao Indonesia

Legal name

Pusat Penelitian Kopi dan Kakao Indonesia

Website

https://iccri.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Indonesia's national research institute for coffee and cocoa, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture since 1911, providing R&D, accredited training, laboratory testing, certification, and downstream commercial products to farmers, cooperatives, universities, and industry stakeholders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Research Services

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAGACAI

Coffee & Cacao Plantations (Coffee, Cocoa)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Fruit & Tree Nut Orchards (Citrus, Apples, Berries, Almonds, Walnuts)

SECONDARYAFAIAKAD

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Trading/Wholesale

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Food Ingredients & Commodities Trading/Wholesale

SECONDARYAFALACAA

Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF)

SECONDARYAFALADAE

Import/Export & Border Compliance Support (FSVP, Prior Notice, Health Certificates)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Regulatory Compliance Testing & Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA, HACCP)

Keywords

• Agricultural research services
• Coffee cultivation training
• Cocoa processing research
• Plant breeding services
• Laboratory testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jember

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training Services: ICCRI Training Center (ICCRI TC) provides fee-based professional training programs in coffee and cocoa cultivation, processing, cupping/taste testing, barista skills, and chocolate making. Training is delivered in-person with accommodation facilities. Revenue is generated through course fees charged per participant.
2. Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services: ICCRI operates an accredited testing laboratory (Lab Penguji Kopi & Kakao) providing analytical testing services for coffee and cocoa products. Fees are charged per test for post-harvest and pre-harvest produce testing, equipment testing, and conformity consultation.
3. Product Sales (Upstream and Downstream): ICCRI sells upstream products including planting materials and agricultural inputs (saprodi), as well as downstream products through its product catalog. It also operates COCOPARK, a retail outlet for cocoa-related products.
4. Consulting and Land Suitability Services: Land suitability consultation services and collaborative accompaniment (kerjasama pendampingan) programs for farmers and plantation companies.
5. Student Internship Programs: Formal internship (magang) programs for university and vocational school students, generating fee revenue.
6. Product Certification Services (LS-Pro CCQC): ICCRI operates LS-Pro CCQC (Lembaga Sertifikasi Produk - Certified Coffee and Cocoa Quality), providing product certification services with associated fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pusat Penelitian Kopi & Kakao Indonesia (ICCRI/Puslitkoka) is Indonesia's mandated national research institute for coffee and cocoa. It conducts upstream agricultural R&D (plant breeding, tissue culture, germplasm conservation, pest management) and delivers downstream commercial services including accredited laboratory testing, professional training programs, product certification, land suitability consulting, and sales of planting materials and consumer cocoa products.

Product overview

Pusat Penelitian Kopi & Kakao Indonesia (ICCRI/Puslitkoka) operates as a comprehensive research institution offering a unified portfolio of services spanning research, laboratory analysis, training, and certification for the coffee and cocoa industries. The core offerings include laboratory analysis services (Analisis Lab), land suitability consultation, partnership accompaniment services, and product certification through LS-Pro CCQC. The ICCRI Training Center provides accredited training programs covering the entire value chain from upstream cultivation to downstream processing, including specialized modules such as sensory testing (Uji Citarasa Kopi/Kakao), barista and cafe management, coffee roasting and blending, chocolate making, and pest management (OPT). Additional products include COCOPARK for demonstration, ICCRI TECH for technology solutions, VICCO product catalog, and the WARTA scientific journal for research dissemination. The institution was established in 1911 and holds national research mandate for coffee and cocoa development in Indonesia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICCRI TC: Training center providing courses on coffee and cocoa tasting, barista skills, cultivation, processing, and roasting
• CCSTP
• Lab Penguji Kopi & Kakao
• LS-Pro CCQC
• WARTA

Products and services

• Analisis Lab (Laboratory Analysis Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 among Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institutes — HARTEKNAS 2020
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture (Kementerian Pertanian RI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICCRI operates under the formal mandate of the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture (Keputusan Menteri Pertanian Republik Indonesia Nomor 786/Kpts/Org/9/1981). The Ministry provides institutional oversight and policy direction for ICCRI's national research mandate in coffee and cocoa development.
• Indonesian UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICCRI maintains active partnerships with Indonesian universities for joint research, student internships (magang), academic publications through the WARTA journal, and collaborative research projects on coffee and cocoa science.
• KAN (Komite Akreditasi Nasional)coreOthersICCRI's testing laboratory operates under KAN (National Accreditation Committee) accreditation, ensuring its analytical results meet national and international quality standards.
• BSI (British Standards Institution)coreOthersICCRI Training Center is BSI-accredited, providing internationally recognized quality assurance for its professional training programs in the coffee and cocoa sector.
• PT Riset Perkebunan Nusantara (RPN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICCRI collaborates with PT Riset Perkebunan Nusantara (RPN), a plantation research company managing research centers for other commodities (tea, sugar, rubber). News articles show joint activities and institutional connections, though specific collaboration details are limited in available sources.
• Indonesian County Governments (Kabupaten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICCRI has established cooperative partnerships (kerjasama) with multiple Indonesian county (kabupaten) governments for research trials, technology transfer, and farmer training programs. The institute tracks cooperation metrics including number of kabupaten partners.
• International Research PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICCRI engages in international research cooperation (kerjasama luar negeri) in coffee and cocoa science, extending its research reach beyond Indonesia through knowledge exchange and collaborative research programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN): Nigeria's national cocoa research institute with mandate covering cocoa breeding, processing, and farmer training under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. CRIN is a direct peer sharing ICCRI's government-mandated cocoa R&D + training + extension structure across West Africa.
• CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza): Tropical agricultural research and graduate education center serving Latin America with strong coffee and cocoa programs. CATIE is a direct peer because it combines crop research, capacity building, and germplasm conservation for coffee/cocoa — directly paralleling ICCRI's integrated training and research mandate.
• World Coffee Research: Global non-profit coffee R&D organization focused on coffee genetics, variety development, and supply chain sustainability. WCR is a direct peer in coffee breeding, variety trials, and producer-country research partnerships — activities that overlap closely with ICCRI's upstream coffee R&D and training mandates.
• Specialty Coffee Association (SCA): Global coffee industry association setting standards, providing education, and certifying coffee professionals. SCA is a direct peer in the training, certification, and professional credentialing business (barista, roasting, brewing, sensory) that overlaps with ICCRI TC's barista and cafe management programs.
• CIRAD: French public agricultural research organization with extensive coffee and cocoa research programs spanning breeding, agroforestry, pest management, and supply chain sustainability. CIRAD is a direct peer because it shares ICCRI's integrated research-to-training-to-certification model for tropical perennial crops and works with developing-country producer networks.
• Embrapa Café: Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation's coffee research division covering breeding, pest management, processing technology, and producer training. Embrapa Café is a direct peer because it operates at the same intersection of national-scale R&D, variety development, and technology transfer for coffee that ICCRI does for coffee and cocoa in Indonesia.
• Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG): Ghana's national cocoa research institute operating under the Ghana Cocoa Board with a mandate covering cocoa breeding, pest management, processing, and farmer training. CRIG is the closest direct peer to ICCRI in terms of mandate, structure, and revenue model (government-mandated research + training + lab + certification for a single tropical commodity).
• PROMECAFE: Central American coffee research network coordinating R&D across Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and other producer countries. PROMECAFE is a direct peer in regional coffee breeding, pest/disease management (especially coffee leaf rust), and producer-country research cooperation.
• Coffee Quality Institute (CQI): International non-profit focused on coffee quality standards, Q Grader certification, and producer-country training programs. CQI is a direct peer in the training and certification business (cupping, quality control) that mirrors ICCRI's ICCRI TC and cupping (UCK) offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Barry Callebaut R&D: The world's largest chocolate manufacturer with proprietary cocoa breeding programs (including disease-resistant varieties), processing technology, and farmer training initiatives in West Africa and Latin America. Barry Callebaut is a broad incumbent operating at greater scale in cocoa research and training — overlapping with ICCRI but as part of a much larger commercial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/puslitkoka_id
• Facebookfacebook.com/puslitkoka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indonesian-coffee-and-cocoa-research-institute

Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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