A Journey from Family Business to Public Corporation with Global Reach

In the early 1990s, Indonesia’s food industry was at a turning point, with rising demand for processed nuts and innovative food products. Looking at the opportunities, Mr. Gunawan Tjokro, a visionary entrepreneur with a solid academic and corporate background, founded PT. Gunanusa Eramandiri in 1993. What began as a modest family business, operating from a 1,000 m² facility, has grown into a publicly listed corporation – GUNA (since July 2024) with a global presence and four subsidiary business entities.

The company’s growth is driven by a clear identity—its Purpose, Vision, and GUNA Values:

• Purpose: To create a noble impact for the nation.
• Vision: To be a trustworthy corporation in Asia by providing world-class products and ecosystem services.
• Values (GUNA):
  • Grit – optimistic, persistent, and eager to develop.
  • Unity – collaboration, respectful, and open minded.
  • Noble – integrity, nobility, and responsible.
  • Agile – adaptive, innovative, and solution-oriented.

Expansion Through Innovation

From its humble beginning, PT. Gunanusa Eramandiri Tbk now operates six factories and one distributor channel in Indonesia. To keep pace with rising demand, the company is building two new plants: a fruit puree facility in Pati and a high-capacity nut-processing plant in Cikarang, each covering an area of 2.5 hectares. These investments underscore Guna’s aggressive strategy—entering new markets, innovating with fresh product categories, and maintaining uncompromising quality and service excellence.

This move also reflects Guna’s confidence in the long-term potential of the food industry, particularly as consumer demand for healthier, natural, and plant-based products accelerates across Asia and beyond.

A Diversified Business Ecosystem

Today, Guna stands as a multi-business corporation with four dynamic subsidiaries:

• PT. Gunanusa Eramandiri (JF Nuts / Gunanusa Food) – GE
  As the flagship entity, this unit is recognized as a specialist in quality nuts, producing different variety of nuts such as almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, walnuts, pistachio and derivatives such as nuts ingredient, nuts milk, nuts spread, nut oils and snacks. Its brands—Almonesia, John Farmer, and Kagil, are widely trusted, with Almonesia and John Farmer holding market leader positions in their respective markets.
• PT. Ciptapangan Sukses Makmur (CSM)
  As a distributor and importer, Ciptapangan provides premium food and beverage ingredients, including dried fruits, nuts, seeds, grains, rolled oats, chia seeds, and walnuts. With a focus on food service such as bakery, pastry, and health food segments, it supports Indonesia’s growing demand for nutritious and premium raw materials, while strengthening Guna’s role in the wider food ecosystem. To further expand its business and be closer to customers in Indonesia’s second-largest city, CSM is also preparing to open a new branch in Surabaya.
• PT. Cubic Indonesia (CI)
  A pioneer in CUBIC PRINTING® hydrographic technology, Cubic Indonesia specializes in surface decoration finishing that replicates natural patterns such as wood, marble, and granite on complex surfaces. Its innovations serve industries from consumer goods to automotive, and its major customers include leading players across almost all automotive industries, reflecting strong trust in its technical expertise and finishing quality.
• PT. Mitrapak Eramandiri (ME)
  In the personal and home care sector, Mitrapak Eramandiri has become a trusted contract manufacturer, offering comprehensive services from formulation and filling to packaging and logistics. Serving leading FMCG brands, both local and multinational companies, Mitrapak exemplifies Guna’s ability to extend its values of quality and reliability beyond the food industry.

Together, these businesses not only diversify Guna’s portfolio but also create synergies across industries, reinforcing the group’s resilience and adaptability.