Peningkatan Kapasitas Kader Pendamping Usaha Pangan Industri Rumah Tangga di Kabupaten Bandung melalui Training of Trainers terkait Label Pangan dan Informasi Nilai Gizi

Abstract

Home Industry Food Businesses (PIRT) play an essential role in boosting the local economy, but still face challenges related to food labeling compliance and nutritional information. The 2025 Home Town Lecturer Program aims to improve the knowledge of Home Industry Food Business (PIRT) Assistance Cadres regarding food labeling and nutritional information. The activity involved food MSME actors who were invited to attend training on food labeling and nutritional information from July to August 2025 at the Bandung District Health Office. The activity was carried out in three sessions using a quantitative-descriptive approach, including a pretest, delivery of materials, interactive discussions, practice in compiling nutritional information tables, and a posttest. A total of 43 participants attended the training, predominantly women (84%), aged 46–55 years (42%), and high school/MA graduates (44%). The training was proven to increase knowledge, with the average pre-test score of 79% rising to 86% on the post-test. The training was proven to increase cadres' knowledge, as shown by an increase in the average score from 76.3 to 83.3 and the proportion of the good knowledge category from 56% to 78%. However, food labeling practices remain suboptimal, with 58% of cadres in the poor practice category, particularly in technical aspects such as the use of the official “Cetak ING Mandiri” application and compliance with mandatory food labeling requirements. The main obstacle to implementation, related to limited digital literacy, was overcome through technical assistance. Overall, the ToT program was effective in improving cadres' knowledge, but improving food labeling practices requires more targeted and sustainable follow-up interventions.