Sustainable Palm Oil Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
Palm oil is in thousands of products, and how it is produced has major consequences. Here is what sustainable palm oil means and why it matters.
HOKI Successfully Records Sales of IDR 1.29 Trillion in 2024
Dailymeal Products Sales Grow 114.05% A well-known rice producer under the brand name 'Topi Koki' listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange PT Buyung Poetra Sembada, Tbk., (HOKI) managed to record sales of IDR1.29 trillion in 2024, an increase compared to sales in 2023 of IDR1.28 trillion. However, the increase in raw material prices has boosted the cost of goods sold to IDR1.19 triliun. Soaring from the
Indonesian Embassy in Caracas Showcases Culture and Scholarship Opportunities to Venezuelan Students
In an effort to introduce Indonesian culture and disseminate information about the Developing Countries Partnership (KNB) scholarship, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Caracas delivered a presentation on Indonesia and the KNB Scholarship for the 2025 Fiscal Year to approximately 30 students of Simón Bolívar University (USB) in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 13.
President Jokowi Reaffirms Commitment to Farmers’ Welfare
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (04/22) inspected corn harvest in Boalemo regency, Gorontalo province. “Our corn import has decreased significantly from 3.5 million tonnes to 400,000-450,000 tonnes. However, the price of corn has also dropped from Rp8,000 to Rp5,000 or Rp4,000 per kilogram,” President Jokowi said. On that occasion, the President emphasized the pivotal role of the state logistics agency Bulog in maintaining price stability and farmers’ income. President Jokowi also e
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Rice Stock at Cipinang Central Market Sufficient: President Jokowi
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (02/15) visited Cipinang Central Market in Jakarta to monitor the rice stock at the market.
ISPO to Leverage Palm Oil Competitiveness Level?
The agricultural sector has been playing important role in Indonesian national economics life. One of the promising sectors that has been contributing significantly to national income is palm oil. Along with its robust growth, the development of palm oil invites controversy in the international community pertaining to social, environmental, and lastly land tenurial issues. The growing negative campaign amplifying negative issues has triggered numbers of western countries to boycott palm oil impo
Rebranding Indonesian Palm Oil: A Lesson of Starbucks Traceability Journey
Jakarta - Rebranding occurs at any time through initiatives such as altering brand identity, incepting a new name, symbol or design associated with its new offering. Rebranding, commonly, is motivated to recover drawbacks of current brand that is experiencing downward business trend or at the end of business spectrum to have further innovation. There is another type of rebranding, the revolutionary rebranding, is typically initiated from a response to external demand which to some extend unrela
President Jokowi Hands Over Rice Reserves Food Assistance in Kupang
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (12/06) handed over government rice reserves (CBP) to a number of beneficiary families, at Bulog’s new warehouse in Tenau, Kupang city, East Nusa Tenggara province. President Jokowi said that the CBP food assistance is disbursed for a period of September-December 2023. The assistance will be disbursed again in January, February, and March, he added. “You are set to receive it for September, October, November, and December. So, you will receive for four
President Jokowi Launches E-Land Certificate
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (12/04) launched and symbolically handed over electronic land certificates (e-land certificates) to all recipients in all over Indonesia at the State Palace in Jakarta. The President went on to say that the issuance of e-land certificate aims to reduce risks of losing or damaging a certificate, as well as to improve the Government’s data management. President Jokowi emphasized that the Government will continue to hand over land certificates to citizens thr
President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo has called on people across the country to promote tree-planting movement as part of efforts to tackle climate change and global warming.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on people across the country to promote tree-planting movement as part of efforts to tackle climate change and global warming. “This tree-planting initiative is not limited to only today, but it will be carried out simultaneously throughout all provinces in Indonesia, in response to climate change, in response to global warming, in response to the pollution that we’ve vividly experienced and felt,” President Jokowi said after attending the Joint Tree Pl
Trade Minister Reviews Bapok Prices in Pasar Baru, Gresik, East Java
Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan reviews prices of basic necessities (bapok) at Pasar Baru, Gresik, East Java, Tuesday (28 Nov). This review is the government's anticipation in facing Christmas and New Year 2024. The Minister of Trade stated that bapok stocks were safe and prices were stable and tended to fall. This is the result of cooperation between the central government and regional governments and traders in the market to maintain the stability of bapok. Based on monitoring, the recorde
Terraformation’s biodiversity-focused forest accelerator gains momentum as the first cohort scales its operations and two more cohorts confirmed
Terraformation, the global forestry company founded by former Reddit CEO Yishan Wong, announces the progression of its first cohort of the Seed to Carbon Forest Accelerator to Phase 2, enabling forestry teams to begin pilot projects and set up vital infrastructure, such as nurseries and seed banks. Terraformation’s Accelerator is the world’s first biodiversity-focused, carbon-funded program for forest creators across the globe, addressing the critical funding, tech, and skills g
New Tholos Foundation White Paper Shows Safer Nicotine Alternatives Lead to Significant Reduction in Smoking Rates
The Tholos Foundation, in partnership with Japan-based Pacific Alliance Institute and Sweden-based consulting firm Scantech Strategy Advisors, today released a policy paper, Safer Nicotine Works, on how Sweden and Japan have successfully reduced smoking rates by introducing safer alternative nicotine products.
Ministry of Trade Holds 12th Gambir Trade Talk 'Indonesia's Foreign Trade Outlook in 2024'
The Ministry of Trade held the 12th Gambir Trade Talk (GTT) Policy Dialogue with the theme "Indonesia's Foreign Trade Outlook 2024" in a hybrid manner at the Aryaduta Hotel, Bandung, West Java, on Thursday (23 Nov). The event was opened by Plh. Head of the Trade Policy Agency (BKPerdag), Didi Sumedi. In his speech, Didi said that the Ministry of Trade is focused on exporting goods and services with high added value to increase economic productivity and support increased export performance
Asia Tea Alliance Unveils Five-Point Action Plan for Sustainable and Prosperous Tea Industry
The Asia Tea Alliance (ATA), a coalition of preeminent tea organisations from the major tea-producing nations of Asia, announced a comprehensive five-point action plan at their third Annual Meeting in Bandung, Indonesia.
Wilmar International and LDC Visit Orangutan Conservation Area on Salat Island
Wilmar International & Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited the Orangutan conservation area, which is a partnership between PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Tbk (SSMS) and Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) in Pilang Village, Pisau Island, Central Kalimantan.
Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Prioritizes Commitment to Protect the Environment in Realizing Sustainable Palm Oil
PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Tbk (SSMS) carries out sustainable business practices and maintains environmental conditions.
Prevent Hoaxes, Research on Alternative Tobacco Products Needs to be Improved
Jakarta - Various false information, as known as hoaxes, about alternative tobacco products are still widely circulated in the community. To reduce this misinformation, it is necessary to increase scientific studies on alternative tobacco products conducted in the country.
APO Launches New Center of Excellence on Climate-smart Agriculture
In efforts to enhance agricultural productivity, improve farmers' profits, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the sector regionwide, the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) announced the designation of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) of Japan as its new Center of Excellence on Climate-smart Agriculture (COE on CSA).
Indonesia Needs New Breakthrough to Reduce Smoking Prevalence
The number of Indonesian adult smokers has increased significantly in the last 10 years. The government is advised to implement a new strategy in reducing the prevalence of smoking by supporting the use of alternative tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine bags, through special regulations.
OKINO C100, Tiny Vape With O-Tape Coil Technology
The consumption of e-cigarettes in Indonesia continues to increase. The Indonesian Personal Vaporizer Association (APVI) estimates that there are currently 2.2 million e-cigarette (vape) users. This number is higher than 1.5 million in last year.
Indonesia Needs to Encourage Alternative Tobacco Products Research Collaboration
The scientific studies development on alternative tobacco products in Indonesia is still too minimal. The Indonesian government is suggested to encourage research collaboration on alternative tobacco products with relevant stakeholders, including academics, government institutions, and industry players.
Adult Smokers Entitled to Valid and Reliable Information of Alternative Tobacco Products
Public owns the rights to obtain valid and reliable information to improve their health quality. The same rights is also owned by adult smokers, particularly to pertinent information about the dangers of smoking, and on the other hand, facts about alternative tobacco products that have been research-proven to have a lower risk than cigarettes.
Alternative Tobacco Products, Strategy to Reduce Smoking Prevalence
The high smoking prevalence has been closely associated with increased smoking-related diseases. Alternative tobacco products are predicted to be one of the solutions that can help reduce smoking prevalence and improve public health quality.