From source to shelf

We run the whole production process ourselves — from baby shrimp caught by fishermen to the product reaching the seller — with quality control at every stage.

Aerial view of Sumber Nelayan Indonesia’s riverside facility, with its drying yard and fishing boats

  1. Raw material from fishermen

    Fresh baby shrimp are caught by fishermen in North Sumatra and East Java, then checked for freshness and cleanliness before processing.

  2. Made and packed in-house

    Made into shrimp paste and packed hygienically in our own facility, to HACCP and GMP standards, with quality checks at every stage.

  3. All the way to the seller

    Shipped from our warehouse to distributors on a regular schedule, until it is on shelves and in markets across the country.

Distribution centres across Indonesia

Map of Indonesia with distribution centres in Medan, Lubuk Linggau, Palembang, Lampung, Jakarta, Bandung, Jogja, Solo, Surabaya, Bali, Pontianak, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Samarinda, Makassar, Manado and Papua

Company profile

PT Sumber Nelayan Indonesia has produced and supplied shrimp paste, tamarind and dried baby shrimp since 1983. We run the whole production process ourselves, from source to shelf, with strict quality control from choosing raw materials, through processing, to modern packaging built on current technology.

Backed by HACCP, GMP, Halal and BPOM certification, we have built a strong presence in the domestic market and are growing step by step into export. We are also committed to supporting fishermen and the local economy where we operate, especially in North Sumatra and East Java.

  • 1983Founded
  • 4 brandsSamhok, Kesemek, ABfood, Nasional

Vision

Committed to becoming a company that produces and delivers the finest seasonings with the authentic taste of Indonesia.

Mission

We strive to grow with strong determination and a constant focus on customer satisfaction. Through discipline and dedication, we maintain the best quality in every product we create, ensuring that every seasoning brings authentic flavor to our loyal customers. Beyond quality, we remain committed to caring for the environment as a form of responsibility toward Indonesia’s natural resources.

Nine stages, from the sea to the shelf

Every pack passes through these stages under our own supervision.

  1. Fishing boats moored at a river jetty
    Catching the baby shrimpIt starts with fresh baby shrimp caught by fishermen: the main raw material of our shrimp paste.
  2. Gloved hands sorting dried baby shrimp on a stainless-steel table (illustration)
    Selecting the shrimpThe shrimp are sorted for quality, freshness and cleanliness before they go into production.
  3. Gloved hands working blocks of shrimp paste at the production table
    Processing and dryingThe shrimp are made into paste, then dried in our drying yard until the aroma and texture are right.
  4. Gloved hands arranging shrimp paste sachets on the production line
    Packing the pasteThe finished paste is packed hygienically to keep its quality, aroma and flavour.
  5. Staff in red uniforms packing sachets on the production line
    Sachets and packsThe paste goes into sachets, which are grouped and packed again into packs to distribution standard.
  6. A worker gathering shrimp paste packs at the end of the line, cartons behind
    Into cartonsThe packs are boxed in cartons for easier storage and shipping.
  7. A plain carton passing through an automatic tape sealer on a conveyor (illustration)
    Automatic carton sealingA machine closes and seals each carton neatly, quickly and consistently, keeping the product safe in storage and transit.
  8. The warehouse team holding Sumber Nelayan Indonesia products
    From warehouse to distributorProducts leave our warehouse for suppliers and distributors on a scheduled delivery system.
  9. A shopkeeper arranging shrimp paste packs as a customer reaches for one (illustration)
    In the seller’s handsFinally, the shrimp paste reaches sellers and is available to shoppers across the country.

Certified by

  • Halal
  • BPOM
  • HACCP
  • GMP
  • Kementan
See our certifications
The entrance of Ciputra International Tower, PT Sumber Nelayan Indonesia’s office
Our office at Ciputra International Tower

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