<![CDATA[ The Cempae 1 Farmers’ Group in Panincong Village has significant potential for banana production, but its utilization is still limited to the sale of fresh fruit, resulting in relatively low economic value added for farmers. This community service program aims to enhance the farmers’ group’s capacity through innovation in banana-based value-added products, strengthening business management, applying appropriate technology, and developing marketing strategies. The activities were carried out from June to August 2026 in Panincong Village, Mario Riawa Subdistrict, Soppeng Regency, involving members of the Cempae 1 Farmers’ Group. The implementation method utilized the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach combined with “learning by doing” and coaching and mentoring methods. The activity phases included outreach, training on banana chip production, the application of appropriate technology, production and marketing assistance, as well as evaluation based on observation, interviews, documentation, and a program achievement checklist. The technologies applied included a banana slicer, an oil-draining spinner, an impulse sealer, and standing pouches to improve production efficiency and product quality. The program produced three banana-chip flavor variants: original, sweet, and spicy. The results of the program show that banana slicing time decreased from 18 to 4 minutes per kilogram (77.78%), while daily banana-chip production increased from 8 to 15 kg (87.5%). Participants implemented production SOPs and simple bookkeeping, produced three flavor variants—original, sweet, and spicy—and used labeled packaging and a marketplace product catalog. In addition, these products have been registered with a Business Identification Number (NIB), and the process of applying for Halal certification is underway as part of efforts to enhance the products’ competitiveness in the market. Overall, this program has successfully strengthened the group’s production capacity, business management, and marketing performance, thereby increasing the value added of bananas, improving product competitiveness, and supporting the sustainable economic empowerment of the Cempae 1 Farmers’ Group.]]>
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