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4 Field-Proven Actions to Achieve Traceability to Plantation (TTP) in Palm Oil Supply Chains and Why It Matters
Editor's Note: This article provides a practical, field‑grounded walkthrough of the four essential steps needed to achieve Traceability to Plantation (TTP) in palm oil supply chains, an increasingly critical requirement for certification, market access, and compliance with emerging regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation. Drawing on insights from Sandy Puspoyo, our Project Lead for Palm Oil and an experienced sustainability manager with a decade of hands‑on expert

Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Apr 98 min read


Does Your Palm Oil Supply Chain Provide Full Visibility to Achieve Traceability to Plantation?
Editor’s Note: This article explores what full Traceability to Plantation (TTP) in palm oil actually looks like and what it takes to achieve it in practice. If you’re looking to go deeper into the full framework, join Beyond Traceability Talks #5, where our experts unpack real-world challenges and solutions across palm oil supply chains. Executive Summary: Traceability to Plantation remains incomplete across the palm oil sector, while leading palm oil companies have achi

Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Apr 28 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, 20254 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


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, 20255 min read


Only 1% Certified: Closing the Market Access Gap in Indonesia’s Palm Oil Sector Through Certification
Despite producing more than half of Indonesia’s palm oil, independent smallholders remain largely excluded from certification schemes like RSPO and ISPO. This article explores why palm oil certification is now the passport to global markets—and how digital tools, capacity building, and collaboration are transforming the certification journey. Featuring KOLTIVA’s insights from the GIZ GRASS Project, it highlights scalable, inclusive solutions to ensure no smallholder is left b

Carlene Darius
Oct 17, 20256 min read


What’s Next for Indonesia’s Palm Oil: Inclusion, Digital Traceability, and Downstream Opportunities
Discover how Koltiva is transforming Indonesia’s palm oil downstream sector through digital traceability, smallholder inclusion, and data-driven compliance. Learn how the Multi-Stakeholder Forum (MSF) Dashboard empowers transparent collaboration, boosts productivity, and turns sustainability challenges into growth opportunities.

Carlene Darius
Oct 8, 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 certification and EUDR compliance through traceability and farm assessment tools. KOLTIVA’s KoltiTrace platform map and verify farm polygons across 10 cooperatives in East Kalimantan as a part of its support for SHINES programme. The programme protects up to 10,000 hectares of forest and supports 6 target villages through biodiversity and livelihood ini

Daniel Prasetyo
Jul 14, 20255 min read


Shaping a Fair and Inclusive Palm Oil Supply Chain at SPOD 2025 (Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue)
📍 Location: Paris Marriott Charles de Gaulle Airport Hotel. France 📅 Date: 21 May 2025 🌐 Organized by: ASD, IDH, RSPO We are at SPOD 2025 – Advancing Fair, Equitable, and Transparent Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chains At the heart of every product containing palm oil lies a vast and complex network of people: smallholder farmers cultivating the land, workers navigating challenging environments, and communities whose livelihoods are intrinsically tied to global trade. As

Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
May 16, 20253 min read


RSPO Talkshow at Palmex 2025: “Beyond Traceability: Tech Strategies for a Sustainable Palm Oil Industry”
Discover how digital innovation is taking palm oil traceability beyond compliance at Palmex Indonesia 2025. Join RSPO’s talkshow on sustainable, tech-driven transformation.

Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
May 8, 20254 min read


Sustainability at the Core: How Traceability to Plantation (TTP) Can Transform Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry?
Sustainable Palm Oil is good for a greener future

Marketing Writer
Mar 28, 202511 min read


Palm Oil vs Coconut Oil: 5 Key Facts & Opportunities in SEA
five key facts that highlight the impact of this transformation of palm oil vs coconut oil.

Marketing Writer
Mar 11, 20259 min read


Sustainable Palm Oil: The Community vs. Environment Paradox
Palm oil fuels millions of livelihoods—but at what cost? Behind everyday products lies a tangled story of deforestation, climate risks, and human rights concerns. With new global laws like EUDR, the industry faces a tough question: Can palm oil ever be truly sustainable? Discover how cutting-edge traceability tech is transforming the palm oil supply chain and why the future of this controversial commodity might surprise you.

Marketing Writer
Oct 24, 202412 min read


Key Insight for the Global Palm Oil Supply Chain - Download Our New Factsheet!
Discover key insights and essential palm oil facts in our comprehensive Palm Oil Commodity Factsheet. Explore the industry's dynamics, susta

Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Sep 26, 20242 min read


We Become the Member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to Drive Sustainability of the Palm Oil Industry
Koltiva joins RSPO, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable palm oil and supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Marketing Writer
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Aceh Singkil District Government and Stakeholder Representatives of Development Partners Agree on Sustainable Palm Oil Governance 2024-2026
Aceh Singkil District Government and Stakeholder Representatives of Development Partners Agree on Sustainable Palm Oil Governance 2024-2026

Daniel Prasetyo
Aug 7, 20243 min read


Ensuring Sustainability and Transparency in Indonesia's Palm Oil Supply Chain
Explore palm oil supply chain with Koltiva, driving economic growth while addressing environmental impacts. Learn about sustainable practice

Marketing Writer
Aug 6, 20249 min read


EUDR Solutions at 2024 Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue
Explore how EUDR compliance and traceability innovations drive sustainable palm oil production, ensuring environmental stewardship.

Marketing Writer
Aug 2, 20245 min read


EUDR Regulation: Addressing Solutions in the Palm Oil Supply Chain
Exploring palm oil's effects and EU regulations, emphasizing compliance and a comprehensive approach for responsible sourcing.

Marketing Writer
Jan 11, 20243 min read


Growing Responsibly: How Ardianto Utilizes Good Agricultural Practices in Palm Oil Farming
Championing Sustainable Palm Oil: Ardianto's Inspiring Journey with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Eco-Friendly Farming.

Marketing Writer
Aug 9, 20233 min read
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Scaling Agroforestry Services Across Indonesia’s Conservation-Priority Agricultural Landscapes
Discover how KOLTIVA supports agroforestry across conservation-priority landscapes in Indonesia through farm and plot assessment, demonstration plots, rehabilitation and replanting, soil health management, and producer capacity building, connecting conservation, resilient livelihoods, and sustainable cocoa and coffee production. Agroforestry Services can help conservation organizations, sustainability programs, and agricultural supply chains turn landscape restoration goals i
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How Cocoa Companies Can Operationalize Supplier Evidence, Geospatial Assessment, Production Traceability, and TRACES Submission
Editor's Note: A geolocation pin and a supplier declaration used to be enough to call a shipment "EUDR-ready." What regulators and buyers actually want to see now is not just information on who produced or supplied the product and where it was grown, but also whether the plot was legally producing before the applicable cutoff date, how the risk was assessed, and whether the paperwork lines up cleanly enough to survive an audit. Most sourcing teams in cocoa, coffee, palm oil,
Aug 1311 min read


The 2.1% Gap: Why EUDR Sourcing Needs Post-Harvest Traceability & Field Work
EUDR compliance cannot stop at the farm gate. Agricultural traceability software can help businesses maintain verified supply chain visibility beyond farm mapping, connecting transaction records, shipment tracking, and deforestation monitoring with field-level expertise. By combining KoltiTrace with KoltiSkills, Koltiva helps businesses strengthen EUDR readiness, reduce post-harvest risks, protect product quality, and build a more transparent, traceable agricultural supply ch
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Polygon Quality Matters: Why Geolocation Accuracy Will Define EUDR-Ready Coffee Procurement
Editor’s Note: As EUDR reshapes global coffee supply chains, compliance is evolving into a broader question of sourcing intelligence. This article explores why geolocation accuracy, polygon verification, and farm-level traceability will determine which coffee buyers can confidently access regulated markets, manage supplier risk, and build resilient sourcing networks. Moving beyond certification-based assurance, it highlights how EUDR-ready coffee procurement now depends on tr
Jul 2811 min read


Can Cocoa Truly Go Green? What Asia-Pacific Is Teaching the World About Sustainable Cocoa Supply Chain
As climate change, evolving regulations, and responsible sourcing reshape the cocoa industry, Asia-Pacific is demonstrating how sustainable cocoa supply chains can move beyond compliance. Explore how digital traceability, geospatial intelligence, farmer capacity building, and sustainability intelligence help businesses strengthen resilience, improve transparency, and create measurable impact across global cocoa sourcing.
Jul 2310 min read


Certification Impact: The Economic Advantage of Sustainability for Ecuador's Cocoa Sector with KOLTIVA
Sustainability certification is reshaping Ecuador cocoa supply chains. Explore how KOLTIVA's digital certification solution enables agribusinesses to scale compliance across smallholder networks, improve audit readiness, and create lasting value through transparent, traceable, and resilient cocoa production.
Jun 306 min read


From 6 Million Smallholders to Plot-Level Accountability: Why Natural Rubber Traceability Is Being Redefined?
Natural rubber traceability is evolving beyond supplier declarations toward plot-level accountability. As global regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) reshape sourcing expectations, rubber companies must adopt verifiable, farm-level data to strengthen supply chain transparency, support smallholders, reduce compliance risks, and build resilient, deforestation-free supply chains for long-term market access.
Jun 258 min read


China’s €7.1B Wood and €4.01B Rubber Exports: Agricultural Product Traceability Is Becoming Non-Negotiable
China exports over €11 billion worth of wood and rubber products to the EU each year, making agricultural product traceability a critical requirement for market access. As regulations such as EUDR and FSMA demand verifiable origin data, Chinese supply chains face growing pressure to move beyond documentation and build end-to-end traceability systems that can prove legality, sustainability, and compliance.
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