In Indonesia, as elsewhere, food safety concerns may continue to push
consumers toward modern stores that promise greater accountability and
traceability because they manage their stores and supply chains tightly. As
Indonesia’s cities grow and lifestyles change, preferences and needs for timesaving
convenience are expected to increase. This should bolster convenient
shopping venues, preparation of food away from home—in stores as well as
in restaurants—and sales of packaged and processed foods and beverages.
Together with concerns about food safety, the desire for greater convenience
and other amenities is likely to lead to continued modernization of
Indonesia’s retail food sector in the future.