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Winning in the EU Market: How Vietnam’s US$8B Coffee Sector Can Transition from Volume to Verified, Digital, and Sustainable Supply Chains
Editor’s Note: Vietnam’s coffee sector has long been defined by scale. Today, its next phase of competitiveness will be defined by proof. As global buyers, regulators, and financiers increasingly demand verified origin, deforestation-free sourcing, and emissions transparency, access to premium markets such as the European Union is no longer determined solely by price or volume. Instead, it hinges on data integrity, digital traceability, and the ability to demonstrate sustain
Carlene Darius
Jan 218 min read
Advancing Global Coffee Sustainability by Empowering 475,000 Producers Worldwide
This publication is adopted from: https://scopi.or.id/storage/scp-newsletters/December2025/RphE69usDXugBtGDKy1m.pdf As global coffee markets raise expectations for sustainability and transparency, producers and exporters are facing a new reality shaped by increasingly stringent regulations. Coffee is now covered under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), requiring exporters and roasters to demonstrate that every shipment is legally produced, fully traceable, and free fro
Carlene Darius
Dec 31, 20252 min read
Transforming the Next 20 Years: How Inclusive Agriculture 4.0 Can Empower the Smallholders Producers Behind 85% of Global Palm Oil Supply
As palm-oil demand rises, the sector must boost productivity without expanding into forests—starting at the first mile. Despite producing 85% of global supply, smallholders in Indonesia and Malaysia still face major barriers to training, finance, and traceability. Published alongside Koltiva’s participation at RSPO Roundtable 2025, this article builds on insights from Fanny Butler, Senior Head of Markets (EMEA), to explore how inclusive, field-ready Agriculture 4.0—grounded i
Carlene Darius
Dec 10, 20258 min read
Strengthening Traceability to Achieve Indonesia’s 30% Marine Conservation Target by 2045
Executive Summary 60% — that’s how much the global seafood profit could grow (from an estimated USD 76 billion) if traceability were implemented across all doable species and regions (Planet Tracker, 2022). The integrity of the global seafood supply chain is undermined by the dominance of Small-Scale Fishers (SSF) in major exporting nations and the continued reliance on fragmented, non-interoperable digital systems. This results in significant data gaps and unreliability, as
Carlene Darius
Oct 23, 20258 min read
Inside the Enterprise Tech Stack: How ERP-First Architecture Enables Upstream Procurement for Zero-Deforestation Compliance
Koltiva’s CTO shares how technology drives EUDR compliance, from ERP integration to automated risk management and deforestation-free supply chains.
Furqonuddin Ramdhani
Sep 30, 20256 min read
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Koltiva Empowers 475,000 Coffee Producers Worldwide and Strengthens Indonesia’s Leadership in Sustainable Coffee
Indonesia is one of the world’s largest coffee producers, with millions of smallholders depending on coffee as their main livelihood. From Aceh to Toraja, each bean represents the hard work of farming communities that keep this industry alive. But as sustainability and transparency become key requirements in global trade, the way coffee is produced and verified must evolve. With coffee now included under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), exporters and roasters are re
2 days ago3 min read
How U.S. Buyers Elevate Nutmeg Traceability Across Indonesia’s Supply Chains
As U.S. buyers raise the bar on transparency and compliance, nutmeg Indonesia is entering a new phase of transformation. This article explores how American ingredient companies are strengthening traceability across Indonesia’s nutmeg supply chains—using digital, farm-level data to reduce export risk, verify sustainability, and secure long-term sourcing resilience.
5 days ago7 min read
How Agroforestry Delivers Climate Impact When Design Meets Farmer-Centred Practice
Agroforestry is widely promoted as a climate solution, but its impact depends on how well systems are designed for farmers and local realities. This article explores how farmer-centred agroforestry design, capacity building, and real-world demonstration plots in Aceh turn agroforestry into a scalable, measurable pathway for climate resilience, livelihoods, and deforestation-free supply chains.
Jan 207 min read
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
Jan 710 min read
Making the Invisible Visible: 4 Ways Koltiva Transform Emissions Monitoring Across Food Supply Chains
Food and agriculture drive nearly one-third of global emissions, yet most companies still lack reliable, granular data. This article explores how Koltiva advances emission monitoring across food supply chains—combining geospatial intelligence, ground-truthed farm data, and globally aligned methodologies to turn invisible emissions into actionable climate strategies.
Jan 69 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
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