Sekolah Seniman Pangan · School of Food Artisans

Sekolah Seniman Pangan · Since 2017

Cultivating inclusive futures through nature, culture & creative entrepreneurship

An incubation & ecosystem platform nurturing farmers and local food producers into thriving food entrepreneurs.

Our impact since 2017

Regions in Indonesia
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Food artisans involved & directly trained
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Public communities trained on thematic topics
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Products fine-tuned & developed
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Food biodiversities identified
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Thematic gastronomy experiences developed
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Who we are

We see farmers as food artisans.

Seniman Pangan was established in 2017 by Helianti Hilman, founder of Javara, after more than a decade of working alongside farmers, Indigenous communities and local food artisans across Indonesia.

Through our Idea-to-Market approach, we help communities turn local resources into market-ready products, services and gastronomy experiences — rooted in local identity, ready for today’s market.

Our pillars

Five pillars, one food ecosystem

Food Entrepreneurship

Business incubation, branding and product development for rural entrepreneurs.

Gastronomy & Hospitality

Farm-to-table experiences, culinary tourism and pop-up dining.

Culture & Biodiversity

Celebrating local ingredients, traditions and Indigenous knowledge.

Market-Oriented

Nurturing inclusive enterprises with winning products and services.

Learning & Capacity Building

Bootcamps, mentorship, workshops and rural enterprise training.

Past & current works

40+ programmes across Indonesia and the Pacific

Active

Sinagi Papua

Dummy Data

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Active

Flores Flavours

Seniman Pangan

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Active

2026

Regenerative Bioeconomy (Fiji & Samoa)

The Asia Foundation

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Where we work

37 regions. 6 terroirs.

From rainforests to volcanic highlands, every landscape shapes a different food culture — and a different enterprise.

Fiji & SamoaAcehMuaro Jambi, JambiSouth SumateraLampungCibubur, JakartaWest JavaWest KalimantanLanjak, Kapuas HuluNorth KalimantanEast KalimantanSouth KalimantanSigi, Central SulawesiLombok, West Nusa TenggaraFlores, East Nusa TenggaraJailolo, North MalukuSorong, Southwest PapuaSouth Sorong, PapuaNabire, Central PapuaPapuaSouth PapuaFijiSamoaProgramme locationClick a dot to see the projects
Community products

Made by the communities we work with

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Beverages

Snacks

Jams & Spreads

Seasonings & Condiments

Sweeteners & Syrups

Jams & Spreads

Selai Lobi-Lobi

Beverages

Tepache

Beverages

RTD Butterfly Pea Sparkling

Beverages

RTD Kunyit Asam

Sweeteners & Syrups

Kemangi Syrup

Sweeteners & Syrups

Rosella Mint Syrup

Sweeteners & Syrups

Blue Pea Vanilla Syrup

Jams & Spreads

Peanut Butter

Snacks

Ikan Asin Gulama

Snacks

Ikan Kering Bulu Ayam

Snacks

Kerupuk Udang

Sweeteners & Syrups

Sirup Kemangi

Snacks

Permen Pala

Snacks

Permen Jahe

Snacks

Nutmeg Leather

Snacks

Nugget Ikan

Beverages

RTD Rosella Mint

Seasonings & Condiments

Red Pesto

Seasonings & Condiments

Green Pesto

Beverages

RTD Kemangi Lemonade

Sweeteners & Syrups

Sirup Rosella

Sweeteners & Syrups

Sirup Lobi-Lobi

Snacks

Spicy Peanut

Jams & Spreads

Selai Rosella

Jams & Spreads

Speculaas Coconut Jam

Jams & Spreads

Speculaas Cashew Butter

Jams & Spreads

Cocoa Cashew Butter

Seasonings & Condiments

Sambal Kemangi

Snacks

Kukis Sagu Kacang

Snacks

Boba Biru

Snacks

Gluten Free Noodle

Snacks

Premix Cendol

Snacks

Kukis Sagu Kelapa

Beverages

Teh Moi

Seasonings & Condiments

Garam Nipah

Seasonings & Condiments

Sambal Nanas

Snacks

Gluten Free Pasta Beans

Sweeteners & Syrups

Pineapple Lime Syrup

Snacks

Kerupuk Sagu

Snacks

Kerupuk Umbi Tiga Warna

Jams & Spreads

Spiced Rosella Jam

Jams & Spreads

Coconut Pineapple Jam

Snacks

Cashew Brittle

Snacks

Coconut Chips Turmeric

Snacks

Coconut Chips Ginger

Jams & Spreads

Cashew Butter

Snacks

Coconut Chips Sweet

Jams & Spreads

Salted Caramel Coconut Jam

Snacks

Garlic Cashew

Snacks

Lightly Salted Cashew

Snacks

Sesame Brittle

Snacks

Salted Caramel Cashew

Snacks

Cocoa Coated Cashew

Snacks

Peanut Brittle

Jams & Spreads

Selai Nanas

Jams & Spreads

Selai Mangga Salak

Sweeteners & Syrups

Sirup Lobi Lobi

Jams & Spreads

Selai Terong Belanda

Jams & Spreads

Isian Nastar

Jams & Spreads

Selai Nanas Belimbing Wuluh

Beverages

Kopi Karang Sidemen Pouch

Beverages

Kopi Aik Berik Sachet

Beverages

Kopi Aik Berik Pouch

Beverages

Kopi Karang Sidemen Sachet

Snacks

Keripik Talas

Snacks

Keripik Pisang

Beverages

Kopi Robusta Peyandingan Sachet

Jams & Spreads

Selai Nangka

Beverages

Kopi Robusta Peyandingan Pouch

Sweeteners & Syrups

Gula Aren Cair 250ml

Beverages

Kopi Robusta Tanjung Agung Pouch

Sweeteners & Syrups

Gula Aren Cair 100ml

Jams & Spreads

Selai Jambu Hutan

Seasonings & Condiments

Bumbu Tabur Jamur

Beverages

Kopi Robusta Kota Padang Pouch

Beverages

Kopi Robusta Tanjung Agung Sachet

Beverages

Kopi Robusta Kota Padang Sachet

Snacks

Forest Blend

Jams & Spreads

Selai Kuini

Beverages

Minuman Cokelat

Sweeteners & Syrups

Madu Tawon Manggris 250ml

Sweeteners & Syrups

Madu Tawon Manggris 100ml

Seasonings & Condiments

VCO

Jams & Spreads

Selai Cokelat

Snacks

Sorghum Bulk

Beverages

Rosella Pandan Tisane

Sweeteners & Syrups

Gula Cair Lontar

Snacks

Kacang Tanah Bulk

Snacks

Kacang Mete Bulk

Sweeteners & Syrups

Gula Semut Lontar

Seasonings & Condiments

Sambal Nanas Bubuk

Beverages

Ginger Harmony

Sweeteners & Syrups

Sirup Rosella

Jams & Spreads

Selai Rosella

Beverages

Tropical Blue Sachet

Beverages

Cold Brew Coffee

Snacks

Kerupuk Ikan

Jams & Spreads

Selai Mangga

Snacks

Gluten Free Semprong

Snacks

Dendeng Mandai

Snacks

Kacang Tanah Pedas

Jams & Spreads

Selai Kelapa

Jams & Spreads

Selai Kacang

Snacks

Sukun dan Keladi Goreng Beku

Snacks

Kacang Merah Pedas Asin

Snacks

Krekers Manis Kacang Merah

Jams & Spreads

Selai Nanas Rambutan

Snacks

Ikan Sembilan Asin Kering

Snacks

Kukis Sagu Kelapa

Snacks

Cumi Asin Kering

Jams & Spreads

Selai Jambu Hutan

Jams & Spreads

Selai Buah Kemantan

Snacks

Enting-Enting Beranjau

Snacks

Empelanjau Panggang Pedas

Jams & Spreads

Selai Buah Mawang

Snacks

Kelampai Panggang Asin

Seasonings & Condiments

Sambal Asam Galing Bubuk

Jams & Spreads

Selai Jeruk Kunci

Jams & Spreads

Selai Santok

Seasonings & Condiments

Sambal Jeruk Kunci

Stories

Voices from the field

Cultural food narratives

Exploring the taste of Rimba women’s food

In the forests of Jambi, Orang Rimba women carry knowledge of hundreds of edible plants.

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Ingredient origins

Kaca piring: the forgotten flower of Muaro Jambi

A heritage ingredient finds new life as syrup and gluten-free pasta.

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Media coverage

Seniman Pangan: Jejak Masyarakat Adat dari Hutan ke Meja Makan

Mutia Ramadhani writes about how Sekolah Seniman Pangan connects Indigenous food knowledge with food technology.

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Partners, clients & collaborators

Growing together with our partners

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Private Sector

NGO & Donors

Governments

Universities

Communities

Javara

https://javara.co.id/

Bank Indonesia

IKRA

Pasti Collective

Tuku

Ta’aktana

Agradaya

Kem Chicks

Vida

little talk

Covestro

deo

FAO

UNOPS

The Asia Foundation

Forests

GGGI

Ford Foundation

The David & Lucile Packard Foundation

Smile Together

New Zealand Aid Programme

Australia Awards

YSEALI

CIFOR

GIZ

MFP

EcoNusa

ANJ

Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari

KKI Warsi

Rumah Asuh

Kementerian PPPA

Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan

Kementerian Kebudayaan

Kemendes PDT

KemenKopUKM

Kemendikbud

BRG

Labuan Bajo Flores

Bekraf

BRI Syariah

ITB

BINUS University

i3L

ACICIS

Lakoat Kujawas

Sinagi Papua

Collaborating for impact?

Discover partnership opportunities that align with your vision, goals and community impact. We would be pleased to discuss the possibilities.