UNDIP, Jepara, Central Java (December 20, 2025) – Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) officially flagged off the export of “teri nasi” anchovy products to Japan on Saturday (20/12/2025). The anchovy products are the result of a UNDIP business incubation program in collaboration with an industry partner, CV Karimun Mina Sejahtera.
The export release ceremony at the UNDIP Jepara campus was symbolically marked by the breaking of a clay jug by the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, together with the Rector of Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., witnessed by the Chair of the Academic Senate, Deans, and other senior UNDIP leaders. This event highlights the strengthening role of universities in promoting research downstreaming and export-oriented business development in the fisheries sector.
The Minister emphasized that anchovy exports must be developed sustainably. According to him, rising global demand must be matched with readiness in research, production, and marine resource conservation.
“This must become a sustainable business, because demand will continue to rise along with population growth. Universities like UNDIP must be able to ensure sustainability, guarantee quantity, quality, and on-time delivery,” stated the Minister.
He also stressed the role of universities in developing aquaculture technology and conducting conservation research.
“Universities must be able to carry out hatchery or aquaculture development, as well as further research related to sustainability and conservation of teri nasi and other marine resources,” he added.
The Rector of Universitas Diponegoro stated that UNDIP has prepared concrete steps to address the sustainability challenges associated with anchovy exports to Japan. One of these steps involves collaboration with Kanazawa University, Japan, and the industry partner CV Karimun Mina Sejahtera.
“UNDIP is collaborating with Kanazawa University and industry partners to train tenants in Jepara and empower fishers so they can produce anchovies that meet Japanese standards,” explained the UNDIP Rector.
Regarding conservation and sustainability, the Rector noted that the process of strengthening the business model and standards is still ongoing.
“We are currently improving the business process to meet Japanese standards. The sustainability and conservation programs expected by the Minister, InsyaAllah, will begin to materialize in early 2026,” he said.
He added that the Japanese market holds enormous potential, but requires consistent quality and sustainable production.
“The Japanese market is huge. The main challenge lies in sustainability and maintaining quality. Hopefully, UNDIP can continue to collaborate with industry to educate partners to become more aware of quality and sustainability,” said the Rector.
Meanwhile, the President Director of CV Karimun Mina Sejahtera, Dwi Lestari, stated that the UNDIP business incubation program has had a significant impact, especially for women workers.
“UNDIP’s business incubation program is very beneficial. We have 52 employees, all of whom are women. About 50 percent are widows, and some are school dropouts. This program greatly helps improve their families’ economic conditions,” she said.
For this export shipment, the anchovies delivered to Japan weighed more than 7 tons. The Japanese importer reportedly does not set a quota limit. Any quantity shipped will be accepted.
To date, UNDIP and its industry partners have completed four anchovy export shipments to Japan, further strengthening UNDIP’s position as a university actively promoting applied research and sustainable fisheries business development. (Public Communication/UNDIP/Ninok Hariyani)
