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InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain range-bound next week as market participants weigh concerns over potentially weaker production against still-robust inventory levels.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI – India's vegetable oil imports climbed in May 2026, driven by a sharp increase in crude soybean oil purchases as narrowing price differentials made soybean oil more competitive against palm oil.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Efforts to bring Indonesian independent smallholders into the sustainable palm oil ecosystem require more than promoting certification standards. Access to financing and stronger farmer institutions remain critical factors in helping growers meet sustainability requirements and improve productivity.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) posted modest gains on Friday, even as palm oil futures in Malaysia closed lower amid pressure from declining crude oil and soybean oil prices.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Efforts to strengthen sustainability among Indonesia's independent oil palm Smallholders continue to gain momentum, with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) reporting that approximately Rp416 billion has been distributed through various incentive schemes to support the adoption of sustainable practices.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in Jambi Province recorded a significant increase for the June 12–18, 2026 pricing period, providing a positive outlook for oil palm Smallholders across the province.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Growing global demands for traceability and sustainability have elevated RSPO certification beyond a compliance tool, making it a strategic pathway for independent Smallholders to improve market access, strengthen farmer organizations, and adopt sustainable agricultural practices.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team of North Sumatra Province has agreed to increase oil palm FFB prices for the period of June 10–16, 2026. Based on the latest pricing decision, the FFB price for oil palm trees aged 10 to 20 years rose by Rp268.96 per kilogram, bringing the price to Rp3,720.09/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) continues to expand efforts to educate young people about the global palm oil industry through its Young Elaeis Ambassadors (YEAs) programme.

InfoSAWIT, PADANG – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team of West Sumatra Province has agreed to lower oil palm FFB prices for the second period of June 2026 (June 8–14), reflecting adjustments in underlying commodity values.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom moved higher on Thursday, reflecting stronger sentiment in both domestic and international palm oil markets.

InfoSAWIT, SERANG – PT Multi Nabati Asahan (MNA), a subsidiary of Wilmar Group, continues to reinforce its commitment to community development by supporting the economic resilience of fishermen in Terate Village, Serang Regency, Banten, through an ongoing fishing equipment assistance program.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's oil palm industry may need to look beneath the surface to unlock its untapped productivity potential. A new publication titled Root Management in Oil Palm proposes a shift in agronomic focus—from conventional fertilizer-based approaches toward integrated root and canopy management as a strategy to significantly enhance yields.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's Ministry of Trade has assured industry players that exports of palm oil derivative products will continue uninterrupted during the transition period for the implementation of Minister of Trade Regulation (Permendag) No. 16/2026, which governs the export policy and procedures for strategic palm oil commodities.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) edged higher on Wednesday (June 10, 2026), in line with gains in the Malaysian palm oil futures market amid improving export prospects and lower production in Malaysia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children's rights through a series of initiatives designed to support education, healthcare access, and family welfare across its operational areas.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has introduced a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening oversight of strategic natural resource exports, including palm oil, through the issuance of several implementing regulations derived from Government Regulation No. 24 of 2026.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) has confirmed its readiness to implement the country's new export governance framework for strategic natural resource commodities under Government Regulation (PP) No. 24 of 2026, which covers palm oil, coal, and ferro alloy exports.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Independent smallholder fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in Riau Province increased significantly for the pricing period of June 10–16, 2026, according to the latest pricing decree issued by the provincial pricing team.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) recorded a slight decline on Tuesday (9/6/2026), mirroring weaker sentiment in the global vegetable oil market as concerns over sluggish export demand continued to weigh on prices.