Jakarta, 2 June 2026 — PT Fore Kopi Indonesia Tbk. (“FORE” or the “Company”), in collaboration with the Eka Tjipta Foundation, the Indonesian Vocational Education Advocacy Business Consortium (Konsorsium Pengusaha Peduli Vokasi RI), and Sinar Mas Digital Ventures (SMDV), has launched an intensive barista training program for students and teachers of SMKN 3 Tangerang. The initiative reflects the Company’s commitment to social sustainability by combining coffee industry expertise, educational philanthropy, and talent development support into a structured and measurable program.
Over the course of four days, fifteen participants attended a comprehensive training curriculum at the FORE Learning Center, Graha Ganesha. The program covered coffee fundamentals, espresso preparation and extraction techniques, milk steaming and latte art, signature beverage development, as well as key business operations such as POS systems, inventory management, customer experience, and hygiene and safety standards. The training concluded with a real-world service simulation during peak operating hours at Fore Coffee Borobudur Karawaci and Fore Coffee Supermall Karawaci, after which participants received official training certificates.
Advancing the Company’s Social Sustainability Commitment
This program is a part of FORE’s Social Performance pillar within its sustainability strategy, particularly in the areas of Community Development and Human Capital Development. It also aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
“This barista training program for SMKN 3 Tangerang is a tangible reflection of our shared value philosophy. We are equipping young people with the core competencies that underpin FORE’s business as they prepare to enter the workforce. We believe that high-quality vocational education serves as the most effective bridge between educational institutions and industry,” said Mercy Aritonang, Human Capital Director of PT Fore Kopi Indonesia Tbk.
The strength of this initiative lies in the synergy among its partners. FORE contributes its industry expertise and operational knowledge, the Eka Tjipta Foundation carries forward the educational philanthropy legacy of the late Eka Tjipta Widjaja, while SMDV supports the development of Indonesia’s future talent ecosystem through sustainable knowledge-sharing and long-term investment in human capital.
Through this program, FORE is also helping expand access to economic opportunities within Indonesia’s growing food and beverage industry. At the same time, it serves as a collaborative model that brings together a publicly listed company, a venture capital firm, and a public educational institution—an approach with strong potential for replication and broader implementation in the future.
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PT Fore Kopi Indonesia, Tbk (FORE) – Company Information
Established in 2018, PT Fore Kopi Indonesia Tbk (FORE) is a leading F&B group managing the Fore Coffee and Fore Donut brands. The Company has proven a highly scalable business model targeting the Premium Affordable segment, marked by its swift expansion to 300 outlets across over 50 cities in Indonesia and Singapore.
FORE has pioneered a new culture, making premium quality local Indonesian coffee accessible. Its commitment to the local coffee ecosystem is exemplified by product lines like ‘Kopi dari Tani’ (Coffee from Farmers) and ‘Aren Latte’ (Palm Sugar Latte), which utilize materials sourced directly from local farmers and MSMEs. Furthermore, the company champions environmental sustainability through reusable cups and dedicated in-store recycling collection points for used packaging.
The IPO in April 2025 successfully raised over IDR 353 billion. The net proceeds of over IDR 337 billion are strategically allocated to funding the development of up to 140 new Fore Coffee outlets, 30 new Fore Donut outlets, and for essential working capital, securing its path for future dominance.
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