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€2.75B in East African Agri-Exports at Risk as Only 15% Meet Traceability Requirements
East Africa faces a €2.75 billion export risk as only 15% of agribusinesses meet emerging traceability requirements. As EU regulations tighten, east africa traceability has become critical to securing market access, protecting farmer livelihoods, and sustaining the region’s agricultural competitiveness.
Daniel Prasetyo
5 days ago5 min read
Planting Naturals Digitizes 7,224 Smallholders in Sierra Leone’s First Organic, RSPO-Certified Palm Oil Supply Chain
As Africa faces the world’s fastest rate of deforestation, Planting Naturals is setting a new benchmark for RSPO palm oil in Sierra Leone. By partnering with KOLTIVA, the company is building a fully traceable, deforestation-free palm oil supply chain that empowers thousands of smallholders and meets the EU’s strict sustainability standards.
Daniel Prasetyo
Dec 29, 20255 min read
From Gender Equity to Carbon Tracking: How KOLTIVA, with Support from Unilever, FCDO, and EY, Helps Sugata Transform Cocoa Supply Chain
Sugata and KOLTIVA are reshaping the cocoa supply chain in Aceh through regenerative agriculture, digital traceability, and gender-inclusive training. Supported by Unilever, FCDO, and EY through the TRANSFORM Bestari Challenge, the program empowers smallholders, strengthens climate resilience, and builds a deforestation-free, future-ready cocoa supply chain.
Daniel Prasetyo
Dec 9, 20254 min read
Indonesia’s 40% Palm Oil Smallholders Face Traceability and Certification Gaps as EUDR Compliance Looms
More than 40% of Indonesia palm oil land is managed by smallholders, yet most remain unregistered and untraceable. As EUDR, RSPO, and ISPO standards tighten, digital traceability becomes essential. Platforms like KoltiTrace and KoltiSkills are helping integrate smallholders, strengthen certification readiness, and build transparent, sustainable palm oil supply chains.
Daniel Prasetyo
Dec 9, 20254 min read
82% of Net Zero Targets Lack Verification as Scope 3 Emissions Data Emerges as Corporate Climate Battleground
82% of Net Zero targets remain unverified, with Scope 3 emissions, often over 90% of corporate footprints, emerging as the toughest challenge. Most firms rely on generic models, risking greenwashing under CSRD and ISO 14068 rules. KOLTIVA bridges the gap with KoltiTrace MIS, Land Use Tracker, and on-the-ground verification, delivering plot-level emissions data that transform climate pledges into verifiable action.
Daniel Prasetyo
Sep 24, 20255 min read
Thailand’s Rubber Company (G T Rubber) and Indonesia’s AgriTech Firm Map Over 15,000 Plots and Verify 4,500 Farmers to Ensure Deforestation-Free Supply Chain
Deforestation free supply chain solutions are being implemented by G T Rubber and Koltiva, covering 15,000 mapped rubber plots and 4,500 verified farmers. This data-driven system combines geolocation tracking, land legality verification, and dealer training to meet EUDR requirements. The program prevents unverified rubber from entering the market while promoting sustainability and compliance in Thailand’s global rubber trade.
Daniel Prasetyo
Aug 11, 20256 min read
Only 12% of Downstream Firms have Traceability Systems in Place, KOLTIVA Urges Inclusive Segregation to Prevent Smallholder Exclusion
Only 30% of upstream and 12% of downstream companies have traceability systems in place, leaving most supply chains unprepared for EUDR...
Daniel Prasetyo
Jul 20, 20255 min read
REA Empowers Over 600 Smallholders in East Kalimantan to Produce Sustainable Palm Oil with EUDR Compliance and RSPO Certification, Supported by KOLTIVA
Executive Summaries REA initiated SHINES programme to support over 600 independent smallholders in Kutai Indonesia with RSPO...
Daniel Prasetyo
Jul 14, 20255 min read
KOLTIVA Appoints Joe Keen Poon as Executive Chairman, Signaling a New Chapter of Global Leadership in Sustainable Supply Chains
KOLTIVA nombra a Joe Keen Poon como Presidente Ejecutivo, fortaleciendo su liderazgo global en cadenas de suministro sostenibles.
Con más de 30 años de experiencia en empresas como Microsoft y Deloitte, Joe impulsará el cumplimiento en materia ESG, atraerá inversiones y escalará soluciones de trazabilidad en Asia, Europa y otros mercados clave. Este nombramiento representa un paso decisivo hacia un abastecimiento libre de deforestación, inclusivo y verificado geoespacialmente
Daniel Prasetyo
Jul 1, 20254 min read
Huy Anh Taps KOLTIVA for EUDR Rubber Compliance in EU
Discover how Huy Anh Rubber Co. appoints with KOLTIVA for EUDR compliance, driving sustainable rubber production and transparent supply chai
Vega Welingutami
Sep 5, 20245 min read
KOLTIVA Forges Ahead in Responsible Coconut Industry, Joining Sustainable Coconut Partnership (SCP)
Discover the growth and challenges of the global coconut market, including sustainable practices and innovations by KOLTIVA to address envir
Vega Welingutami
Sep 4, 20245 min read
Tackling Deforestation: Innovative Solutions for EUDR Compliance
With the launch of our state-of-the-art EUDR solutions, KOLTIVA is fully committed to helping businesses comply with and combat deforestatio
Vega Welingutami
Jul 15, 20244 min read
Feature Articles:
The Cost of Delayed Action: 5 Traceability Barriers Threatening East Africa’s 19% Global Agricultural Outlook
Editor’s Note: This article examines the rising stakes of supply chain traceability in East Africa at a time when the region is projected to contribute 19% of all additional global agricultural production over the next decade. Published alongside Koltiva’s Beyond Traceability Talks Vol. 4 webinar, “Building Supply Chain Traceability and Market Access for East African Exporters,” it distills insights from Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) Development, Café Africa, Diageo
3 hours ago10 min read
Making the Invisible Visible: 4 Ways Koltiva Transform Emissions Monitoring Across Food Supply Chains
Editor’s Note At Koltiva, we see how food and agriculture sit at the heart of the climate challenge, driving nearly one-third of global emissions while still lacking the reliable data needed for real action. In this article, we unpack our solutions: why monitoring matters, where companies struggle, and how Koltiva’s climate innovations make emissions visible, verifiable, and actionable. With added insights from Dimas Perceka, our Remote Sensing and Climate Lead, we show ho
1 day ago9 min read
Planting Naturals Digitizes 7,224 Smallholders in Sierra Leone’s First Organic, RSPO-Certified Palm Oil Supply Chain
As Africa faces the world’s fastest rate of deforestation, Planting Naturals is setting a new benchmark for RSPO palm oil in Sierra Leone. By partnering with KOLTIVA, the company is building a fully traceable, deforestation-free palm oil supply chain that empowers thousands of smallholders and meets the EU’s strict sustainability standards.
Dec 29, 20255 min read
Deforestation Law Round-Up: 400+ Lawmakers Endorse EUDR Postponement and Compliance Relief
The European Parliament has officially approved an EUDR delay, granting businesses more time to comply while simplifying obligations for smaller operators. Despite the extended deadlines, companies are urged to continue building robust traceability and due diligence systems to stay ahead of enforcement and safeguard deforestation-free supply chains.
Dec 18, 20256 min read
Empowering 650+ Seaweed Farmers: How Koltiva and ILO Drive Traceability in Aquaculture for Sustainable Supply Chains in East Nusa Tenggara
Empowering over 650 seaweed farmers in East Nusa Tenggara, Koltiva is driving digital transformation for traceable and sustainable aquaculture supply chains. Through PROMISE II IMPACT and innovative platforms like KoltiTrace, FarmGate, and FarmXtension, we enable transparency, financial inclusion, and resilience—helping businesses meet global sustainability standards while empowering local communities.
Dec 17, 20254 min read
500 Coffee Farmers Empowered: How KOLTIVA Helped ECOM Lead Carbon Footprint Tracking for a Low-Emission Coffee Supply Chain
Koltiva helps ECOM empower 500 coffee farmers to build a transparent, low-emission supply chain. Through KoltiTrace and integrated carbon footprint tracking, this collaboration delivers end-to-end traceability, climate-smart practices, and measurable sustainability. Learn how Koltiva’s solutions unlock carbon market opportunities and help coffee businesses meet global compliance while supporting farmer livelihoods.
Dec 17, 20253 min read
Deforestation-Free Coffee Supply Chains: How Adena Coffee, Powered by Koltiva, Ensures EUDR Compliance and Transparency
From Gayo Hills to global markets, Adena Coffee—powered by Koltiva—delivers EUDR-compliant, deforestation-free coffee with full digital traceability. By digitizing supply chains and linking 1,900 smallholders to a unified platform, they ensure transparency, sustainability, and market access. Discover how traceability safeguards compliance and builds trust with global buyers.
Dec 16, 20253 min read
How Ecuador Can Ascend to the World’s No. 2 Cocoa Producer and What the Cacao Sector Must Do to Sustain Its Rise
Ecuador cacao is at the center of a historic shift in the global cocoa market. As declining yields and structural challenges disrupt West African supply, Ecuador is rapidly emerging as a leading force—driven by rising prices, renewed farm-level investment, and agroforestry-based cacao systems. Yet sustaining this momentum will require more than favorable market conditions. Data-driven traceability, regulatory compliance, farmer capacity building, and climate resilience are no
Dec 15, 20259 min read
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