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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
Jan 25 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


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
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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
5 days ago8 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 ac
Apr 28 min read


How CSDDD and CSRD Shaping Corporate Responsibility
Editor’s Note As sustainability regulations continue to reshape global supply chains, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) are emerging as two of the most influential frameworks defining corporate responsibility. This article explores how these directives interact, why traceability and reliable data systems are becoming essential to compliance, and what companies must do to translate regulator
Mar 27 min read


Build In-House or Partner? Making the Right Traceability Decision in an Era of EUDR, CSRD, and CSDDD
As regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), CSDDD, CSRD, and FSMA reshape global supply chains, agribusinesses face a critical choice: build traceability systems in-house or partner with a specialized provider. This article explores the trade-offs between control, cost, and scalability, offering practical insights to help organizations choose the most effective path to achieve compliance and strengthen long-term supply chain resilience.
Feb 247 min read


Digitizing Indonesia’s Wild-Capture Yellowfin Tuna: How KOLTIVA, Meloy Fund, Ocean Union and Laut Biru Seafood Are Strengthening First-Mile Traceability
Indonesia tuna is central to the global seafood trade, but rising compliance demands are reshaping the industry. In Bitung, North Sulawesi, KOLTIVA and Meloy Fund, Ocean Union, Laut Biru Seafood, are digitizing first-mile traceability for wild-capture yellowfin tuna, strengthening transparency, compliance, and sustainable market access.
Feb 186 min read


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
Feb 23 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.
Jan 307 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
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