JAPFA in talks with Cambodia over aquaculture and animal production investment

A delegation from Indonesian agri-food company PT JAPFA met with officials at Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on 21 September 2026 to explore investment opportunities spanning animal production, aquaculture, and feed manufacturing, according to reporting by Aquafeed.com.

The delegation was received by Ke Chanrathol, Undersecretary of State responsible for the private sector and civil society organizations. Chanrathol welcomed the visit and described Indonesian business interest as evidence of confidence in Cambodia's investment climate, saying the Cambodian government "fully supports modern business models that connect the entire value chain, from breeding and farming through processing to finished products that meet international standards."

During the meeting, Chanrathol encouraged JAPFA to consider opportunities in several areas, including "the dairy and animal production industries, including the transfer of modern farming technologies, production of animal feed according to standards, and biosecurity and vaccine management." He also pointed to prospects in "freshwater and marine aquaculture, including expanding aquaculture production and processing to supply domestic and export markets."

The talks were framed as consistent with wider ASEAN cooperation. According to the source, the meeting "reflected the continued development of diplomatic and economic relations between Cambodia and Indonesia, in line with ASEAN cooperation and the two countries' shared commitment to strengthening regional food security, which is a key policy priority for both governments."

The discussions are described as exploratory at this stage. No investment figures, timelines, or formal agreements were disclosed. The source notes that the talks "are expected to further strengthen bilateral trade between Cambodia and Indonesia and help turn diplomatic cooperation between the two countries into tangible economic benefits for their populations."

PT JAPFA is one of Southeast Asia's largest vertically integrated agri-food businesses, with operations across animal feed, poultry, aquaculture, and processed food. No statement from JAPFA's delegation was quoted in the source reporting.