Bank Mandiri is strengthening the global expansion of Indonesian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by facilitating the participation of two assisted businesses, Fisnack and SILA Tea, at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York, held from June 28 to June 30, 2026 (15/07).

Senior Vice President of Micro Development & Agent Banking at Bank Mandiri, Bayu Trisno Arief Setiawan, said the initiative is part of the bank's SME empowerment ecosystem, which integrates financing access, business mentoring, digitalization, and international market expansion to develop resilient and competitive businesses.

Bank Mandiri Supports SMEs at International Food Exhibition

Bank Mandiri, through its Mandiri Cayman Islands Branch, facilitated the participation of Fisnack and SILA Tea at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026. The exhibition is one of the largest food and beverage events in North America, bringing together importers, distributors, retailers, and global industry players.

"As part of efforts to expand international market access, Bank Mandiri through Mandiri Cayman Islands Branch facilitated the participation of two assisted SMEs, namely Fisnack and SILA Tea. The exhibition is one of the largest food and beverage events in North America, serving as a meeting point for importers, distributors, retailers, and global industry players," Bayu said in an official statement on Wednesday (15/07).

Collaboration Expands Export Market Access

The participation was made possible through collaboration between Bank Mandiri and the Indonesian Trade Attaché in Washington, D.C. The partnership includes promotional activities for Indonesian SMEs and business matching programs designed to expand export opportunities and improve SME readiness to enter global markets.

According to the bank, the collaboration aims to help SMEs build a strong foundation for growth and move to the next stage of business development.

Fisnack and SILA Tea Showcase Indonesian Products

SILA Tea, a participant in the Wirausaha Muda Mandiri (WMM) program, introduced premium Indonesian tea products that meet export market standards.

Fisnack, an SME supported through the Mandiri Mikro Fest (MMF) program, presented fish-based snack products featuring product and packaging innovations for international markets.

Bank Mandiri Continues SME Empowerment Programs

Bank Mandiri said it has supported more than 700 SMEs from various business sectors through programs covering capacity building, business digitalization, competitiveness improvement, financing access, and market expansion.

The bank said participation in the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 provides opportunities for Indonesian SMEs to expand international business networks, connect with global buyers, and increase the export potential of national products.

Bank Mandiri also stated that it will continue expanding collaboration with the government, industry players, and strategic partners to accelerate the transformation of Indonesian SMEs into world-class businesses.

"Going forward, Bank Mandiri will continue expanding collaboration with the government, industry players, and strategic partners to accelerate the transformation of Indonesian SMEs into world-class businesses. Through the spirit of Serving Wholeheartedly, we are committed to delivering a more inclusive and sustainable empowerment ecosystem so that SMEs can grow, move up the value chain, and make greater contributions to the national economy," Bayu said.

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