InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Gabungan Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia held the Andalas Forum VI as an annual platform to strengthen synergy and discuss the future direction of Indonesia’s palm oil industry.

Quoted by InfoSAWIT from an official statement on Friday (April 17, 2026), South Sumatra Governor Herman Deru emphasized the importance of the forum in consolidating industry stakeholders.

“This forum is not just a meeting, but a space to dissect internal and global challenges,” he said.

Meanwhile, GAPKI Chairman Eddy Martono highlighted export challenges due to rising global costs.

The forum discussed policy direction, sustainability balance, ISPO acceptance, and supply chain innovation, aiming to strengthen governance and industry resilience. (T2)