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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
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
Program Sawit Terampil Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food Dukung 520 Petani Indonesia Raih Sertifikasi
Jawapos.com (6 Juni 2023) - Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food lewat program Sawit Terampil terus mendukung petani sawit meningkatkan...
Marketing Writer
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Improving Palm Oil's Smallholder Livelihood with Sawit Terampil Program
In collaboration with MARS and Fuji Oil, Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food announced the Sawit Terampil program, a skills development...
manfredborer
Oct 20, 20223 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
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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.
4 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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