Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendation to stay at home has brought business blessings for Najib Wahab Mauluddin, Founder of PT Bonju Indonesia Mas. Najib seized this moment to open opportunities for business actors to become new distributors. The results have been quite satisfying. Najib, who has been paving his entrepreneurial path since 2014, manages various frozen food products, including Cireng Salju, under the umbrella of PT Bonju Indonesia Mas. He reported a sales increase of up to 300 percent. “Alhamdulillah, the impact of Covid-19 has been a blessing for us, with a sales increase reaching 300%, an incredibly fantastic figure,” he stated, as quoted from the press release. He stated that the increase in sales is also due to his innovation in creating black cireng, which has piqued people’s curiosity. Generally, this snack known as Cireng Salju is always associated with a white color. This Bandung snack, which contains activated carbon, is also known to have detoxifying benefits for the body and is good for improving digestion. “This is a good leap for our sales to continue improving the flavor quality and innovating new flavors so that our consumers remain loyal. This snack still uses tapioca flour as its base to captivate and hypnotize cireng Salju enthusiasts,” he said. He explained that cireng can be stored as frozen food, making it a practical way to ensure we always have a food supply on hand. Many people order frozen food delivery from various marketplaces, making it an easy way to shop from home and providing a sense of safety by simply waiting for the delivery to arrive. Sold at a retail price ranging from Rp20,000 to Rp25,000, Bonju Indonesia already has its own BPOM certification. “This food has successfully captured the trust of local snack enthusiasts in this era. With its packaging and international standard quality, Cireng Salju can be enjoyed by people of all ages as a modern twist on traditional snacks,” Najib stated. He hopes for a positive trend in the future for fans of traditional snacks like Cireng Salju as a treat during leisure time. Cireng Salju will always be ready to face the new normal and be available everywhere, such as in cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants in various regions. Nowadays, people are not focused on buying luxury or expensive items; instead, they prioritize purchasing nutritious food and other essentials for their well-being.
Surging 300% During the Pandemic, Cireng Salju Expands Distribution
Warta Ekonomi, Jakarta The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted many businesses. However, not all businesses experienced a downturn—some managed to survive, and new businesses have even thrived. One industry that has endured and gained new popularity among the public is frozen food. As people were required to stay at home, they preferred food that could be stored for a longer period. In this situation, Cireng Salju, produced by PT Bonju Indonesia Mas, became one of the public’s favorite choices. This product successfully attracted the attention of local snack enthusiasts in the modern era. With its appealing appearance, good packaging, and international quality standards, Cireng Salju can be enjoyed by all ages, blending traditional snacks with a modern twist. “Alhamdulillah, the impact of Covid-19 has been a blessing for us, with a sales increase of up to 300%, an incredible figure,” explained the founder of PT Bonju Indonesia Mas, Najib Wahab Mauluddin, in South Tangerang City (June 26, 2020). Najib views the sales surge as motivation to further enhance the flavor quality and introduce new flavor innovations. With an affordable price range of Rp20,000 to Rp25,000, Najib is confident that the product will be increasingly well-received by the public. Najib hopes that the sales trend will continue. The new normal will shift consumer habits towards being more concerned with nutritious and healthy food. Nowadays, people are not focused on buying luxurious or expensive items but are more mindful of sustaining their lives by purchasing nutritious food and other essentials. According to him, Cireng Salju has a different appearance than usual. Besides the pandemic, its nutritional content and taste have also contributed to the surge in demand for the snack. The savory and crispy cireng, commonly known as Cireng Salju, is typically associated with its white color. However, it now has a different appearance that has sparked the curiosity of local food enthusiasts to try it. This Bandung snack is also claimed to contain activated carbon, which is known to have detoxifying benefits for the body and is good for improving digestion. Najib added that the business world is evolving rapidly today. This growth makes it easier for individuals to start their own businesses without having to create or innovate new products, such as by becoming a distributor. Najib has taken advantage of this development to expand the distribution network across all regions of Indonesia. “Currently, our distribution covers the entire country, from Sabang to Merauke,” he stated. According to Najib, frozen food has many advantages. One of them is the ease of storage—it only needs to be kept in the refrigerator. This also facilitates the distribution of goods to consumers. Cireng can be stored as frozen food, making it a convenient way to ensure we have a food supply on hand. Many people order frozen food delivery from various marketplaces, which is a simple way to shop from home, providing a sense of safety by just waiting for the delivery to arrive.