Botani Bakery IPB University, Not Just a Cafe
There is a new community hangout at IPB University. The Rector of IPB University, Dr. Arif Satria has opened and inaugurated Botani Bakery on Dramaga Campus, Wednesday (9/11). Previously this spot was known as the Bread Unit located in the Inter-University Center Building (PAU) IPB University. Also present at that moment was the Rector of Wageningan University and Research, Netherlands, Prof. Arthur J Mol after giving speeches.
IPB University's Director of Business Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Jaenal Effendi in his remarks said that Botani Bakery is not just a cafe but also produces its own bread with non-wheat ingredients according to the IPB University's innovation concept. "Botani Bakery is supported by various parties. The goal is that IPB University in the future can contribute more and make new breakthroughs that have high added value. It is hoped that Botani Bakery can provide many benefits and facilitate innovations from related faculties, "he said.
IPB University Vice Rector for Business and Entrepreneurship, Prof. Erika Budiati Laconi said, Botani Bakery was established thanks to the collaboration between the Directorate of Business and Entrepreneurship Development and the Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science and Technology Center (SEAFAST) Center, Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM), IPB University.
"We only facilitate, so that the community can enjoy the work of our inventors. Thus we can see IPB University can work if it is facilitated properly, "explained Prof. Erika In the future this facility will be developed in the men's dormitory. The resulting bread product has carried the concept of food diversification by using local flour, not one hundred percent flour. About 40 percent of the raw materials come from cassava, corn, and so on. This food diversification process continues to be developed in collaboration with the Seafast Center to produce 100 percent bread without flour.
The Rector of IPB, Dr. Arif Satria said in his remarks that Botani Bakery is not just a place to eat but also a place for meetings and informal discussions that can produce great and new ideas. "Our cafe is not just for making money, but a cafe that has a vision. The vision is food independence and food diversification. All IPB University innovation products aim for that. Because the innovation of IPB University is grounded innovation that benefits are felt by the public. We have the Botanical Gardens and all of its food products from IPB University, all drinks from IPB University are all part of us to encourage green lifestyle programs, "he stressed.
All participants who were present could taste and even brought home the bread and beverage products that were provided. Botani Bakery has received its services since Thursday, September 12, 2019. Botani Bakery operates from 7:00 to 17:00 every day from Monday to Saturday. (NR)
