Enhancing Geo-Culinary Competitiveness of MSMEs through Sustainable Marketing in Geopark West Java Indonesia

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Ayu Krishna Yuliawati, Rofi Rofaida, Budhi Pamungkas Gautama, Shandra Rama Panji Wulung, Riza Saepul Millah, Asti Nur Aryanti, Mohamad Sapari Dwi Hadian

2024 Journal of Ecohumanism Vol. 3 Issue 8 Article Cited by 1 SDG 8SDG 12SDG 17 Quartile

Abstract

This study investigates the sustainable marketing and competitiveness of geoculinary products in the geopark. The geopark in West Java Indonesia has geodiversity, biodiversity and culturediversity contribute unique characteristics to local culinary offerings, elevating their appeal in international markets. Geodiversity enhances the quality of raw materials; biodiversity ensures a sustainable supply of distinct ingredients, and cultural diversity enriches the processing and presentation, making these culinary products highly marketable. The results show sustainable marketing positively affected competitiveness through the mediation of innovation strategy in MSMEs (Micro Small Medium Enterprise). The study found sustainable marketing have influence on MSME’s competitiveness, through innovations. The MSMEs innovations, include culture-based storytelling, sustainable packaging, and certifications, all fostering trust and loyalty among global consumers. The findings demonstrate by combining traditional and digital marketing approaches, focusing on sustainability, culture, and technological innovation, significantly boosts the competitiveness of MSMEs in the geo-culinary sector. The study recommends capitalizing on geodiversity and biodiversity, adopting environmentally friendly production processes, and leveraging sustainable marketing to enhance global market competitiveness. © 2024, Creative Publishing House. All rights reserved.

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Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business Education, Indonesian University of Education, Bandung, Indonesia; Tourism Education Study Program, Faculty of Social Science Education, Indonesian University of Education, Bandung, Indonesia; Umrah and Hajj Management Study Program, STAI Al-Ruzhan, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia; Management Study Program, University of Indonesia Membangun, Bandung, Indonesia; Geological Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Geological Engineering, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia

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