Indonesia’s Indofood, the world’s largest instant noodle maker, has reported a 30% fall in net profit for the first nine months of 2003, compared to the year-ago period.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

Indofood, which is 48% owned by Hong Kong-listed First Pacific Co, reported net profit of 453.5bn rupiah (US$53.4m) for the nine-month period to 30 September, compared to 651.9bn a year earlier.

Nine-month revenue, however, rose 10% to 12.98trn rupiah, while operating profit increased to 1.39trn rupiah from 1.33trn a year earlier.

The company said the lower net profit was due to increased interest expenses and lower foreign exchange gains, reported Reuters.

Besides making instant noodles, Indofood also owns the world’s largest flour miller, Bogasari Flour Mills, and has interests in cooking oil, plantations, food seasoning, snacks and baby food.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - The Benefits of Entering

Gain the recognition you deserve! The Just Food Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact. By entering, you showcase your achievements, elevate your industry profile, and position yourself among top leaders driving food industry advancements. Don’t miss your chance to stand out—submit your entry today!

Nominate Now