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
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
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
Dec 10, 20258 min read
A Landmark MoU Signed by KOLTIVA and Swiss–Viet Economic Forum and Drive Vietnam's 87% Financial Inclusion with Climate-Smart and Responsible Digital Finance
Vietnam’s rapid rise to 87% financial inclusion and a booming digital payments ecosystem is reshaping rural economies. This article explores how data-backed finance and KoltiPay’s responsible e-wallet model can turn the country’s digital momentum into climate-smart agriculture, resilient livelihoods, and inclusive growth.
Dec 8, 20257 min read
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