International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment

INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF WET CAKE SMEs THROUGH PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION AND PACKAGING RE-BRANDING IN PANDANSARI VILLAGE

Muharam, Hari (Unknown)
Ramlan, Ramlan (Unknown)
Mulyaningsih, May (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

The micro-scale culinary sector in Pandansari Village, Bogor Regency, has promising economic potential. However, nine small and medium-sized cake-making small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this region are experiencing stagnation due to a lack of product innovation, both in terms of flavor variants, shapes, and conventional packaging. This condition reduces product competitiveness and hinders penetration into modern markets and the digital marketing ecosystem. This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to increase the capacity of SME partners in diversifying products andre-brandingpackaging to increase added value (perceived value) and product competitiveness. The approach used isParticipatory Action Research (PAR) which includes the observation stage, education (product management training), production assistance (prototyping), and evaluation. This activity resulted in a significant increase in partners' understanding of the strategy.line fillingand packaging. Practically, 100% of partners succeeded in creating innovative new flavor variants (matcha, premium cheese, red velvet) and modify the shape of the cake intobite-size. In addition, partners have successfully implemented packagingfood gradevariouswindow boxcomplete with informative labeling as brand identity (brandingProduct diversification and packaging standardization interventions have proven effective in transforming SME products into high-value products that meet aesthetic and hygiene standards to compete in modern retail and marketing markets.online.

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Humanities Education Other

Description

International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2) is a peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of Community Services in the field of Engagement and Empowerment. Starting from 2021, IJE2 would be published Three times in a year. All ...