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Palm Oil FFB Prices in North Sumatra for November 5-11, 2025 Period Plummet by Rp 175.73 per Kg
InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Referring to the results from the North Sumatra Province Palm Oil Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) price determination team for the November 5-11, 2025 period, they have agreed on a decrease in North Sumatra palm oil FFB prices for 10-20 year-old trees by Rp 175.73/kg to Rp 3,399.76/Kg.
KPBN Inacom CPO Price Stagnant on Wednesday (5/11), CPO Trading on Malaysian Exchange Rises Slightly
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp 13,833/kg on Wednesday (5/11/2025), remaining unchanged from the highest bid price on Tuesday (4/11/2025).
Fortasbi: Palm Oil Sustainability Must Go Hand-in-Hand with Farmers
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The role of palm oil farmers as key players in the sustainable palm oil supply chain was highlighted at the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025). The Forum for Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers of Indonesia (Fortasbi) stressed that the progress of Indonesian palm oil farmers depends on close cooperation with various industry stakeholders.
RSPO RT2025 Officially Closes: Two Decades of Global Commitment to Sustainable Palm Oil
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The series of events for the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) RT2025 officially concluded on Wednesday (5/11/2025) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The closing ceremony featured representatives from the World Resources Institute (WRI), Foresta Food, and RSPO CEO, Joseph (JD) D’Cruz, all emphasizing the importance of strengthening cross-sector collaboration.
RT2025: Ashton Lim Reveals RSPO is Preparing a GHG Calculator for More Comprehensive Emission Calculation
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The issue of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from palm oil plantations continues to be a focus in global efforts to create an environmentally friendly palm oil industry. At the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025), the need for more accurate and transparent emission calculation emerged.
RT2025: Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister, Arif Havas Oegroseno, Supports Sustainable Palm Oil Trade
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arif Havas Oegroseno, affirmed the importance of developing sustainable palm oil trade to compete in the European Union (EU) market. He delivered this statement online at the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025) on Tuesday (5/11/2025).
KPBN Inacom CPO Price Withdraws on Tuesday (4/11), CPO Trading on Malaysian Exchange Strengthens
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) saw a Withdraw (WD) on Tuesday (4/11/2025), with the highest bid price at Rp 13,833/kg. This marks a decrease of Rp 67/Kg (0.48%) compared to the CPO price on Monday (3/11/2025) which was Rp 13,900/Kg.
Riau Plasma Smallholder FFB Price for November 5-11, 2025, Drops by Rp 99.76 per Kg
InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Based on Price Setting Letter No. 40 for the period of November 5 – 11, 2025, the price for 9-year-old Riau Plasma Smallholder FFB was agreed to decrease by Rp 99.76/Kg to Rp 3,553.84/kg.
Cisadane Sawit Reports Positive Performance, Ready to Strengthen Sustainable Growth and Expansion Until 2026
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — PT Cisadane Sawit Raya Tbk. (CSRA) concluded the third quarter of 2025 with solid performance, aligning with set financial targets. Seman Sendjaja, CSRA's Director of Finance and Strategic Development, stated that strategic steps have strengthened the company's financial position with strict cost management and a robust foundation for growth.
Fair Work Monitor: The Voices of Palm Oil Workers are Starting to be Heard
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The voices of workers in the palm oil sector are gaining increasing importance. Through the Fair Work Monitor initiative, the organization CNV Internationaal seeks to strengthen workers' positions by presenting data based on direct participation from the field.
Joseph D’Cruz: Palm Oil Sustainability is No Longer About Certificates, But Impact for Farmers
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The world of sustainable palm oil is entering a new chapter. In his keynote speech at the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025), Joseph D'Cruz, CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), affirmed that the direction of sustainability is no longer measured solely by certificates or certified area size, but by the tangible impact on the ground—ranging from resilient communities and protected forests to empowered farmers.
Riau Independent Smallholder FFB Price Drops by Rp 117.82 per Kg for November 5-11, 2025 Period
InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results from the Riau Province Plasma Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price-setting team, based on Price Setting Letter No. 40 for the period of November 5 – 11, 2025, the price for 9-year-old Riau palm oil was agreed to decrease by Rp 117.82/Kg to Rp 3,509.09/kg.
RSPO Pushes Digital Transformation in the Palm Oil Industry: "We Must Prove the Real Value of Sustainability"
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Joseph D'Cruz, CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), emphasized the importance of transformation and global collaboration to strengthen the sustainability of the palm oil industry. In his keynote speech at the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025) in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (3/11/2025), Joseph stated that RSPO is at a pivotal moment as the world demands concrete evidence of sustainability practices.
RSPO Considers Carbon Payment Scheme for Palm Oil Smallholders
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Efforts to improve the welfare of small palm oil farmers are once again a focus at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) 2025 forum. The global organization is exploring the development of a carbon-sequestration payment mechanism that would allow farmers to gain additional income from sustainable cultivation practices.
Strengthening Farmer Productivity, South Kalimantan's Disbunnak Evaluates Smallholder Replanting Program in Three Regencies
InfoSAWIT, SOUTH KALIMANTAN — The South Kalimantan Provincial Government, through the Plantation and Livestock Agency (Disbunnak), is strengthening its commitment to supporting the increased welfare of palm oil farmers through the implementation of the Smallholder Replanting Program (PSR). This effort was realized through monitoring and evaluation (monev) activities conducted by the PSR Team in three regencies—Banjar, Barito Kuala, and Tanah Laut—from October 29–30, 2025.
Indonesian Exports Climb 8.14 Percent Until September 2025, Vegetable Oil is the Main Pillar
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia's export performance throughout 2025 shows a positive trend amid global economic uncertainty. Based on the official report from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) released on Monday (3/11/2025), the national export value for the January–September 2025 period reached US$209.81 billion, an increase of 8.14 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
Former Palm Oil Land in East Barito to be Re-managed, Local Government Supports Collaboration for Economic Recovery
InfoSAWIT, TAMIANG LAYANG — The East Barito Regency Government welcomes the plan to re-manage the former palm oil plantation land of PT Multi Jaya Agro Palma (MJAP), which was previously subjected to enforcement action by the Forest Area Control Task Force (Satgas Garuda). This step is expected to be the starting point for regional economic recovery through management that is more legal, productive, and involves the community.
Henky Satrio Wibowo Officially Appointed as SSMS Sustainability Director, Strengthening His Path in Sustainable Palm Oil
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — In a RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025) in Kuala Lumpur, Henky Satrio Wibowo wore a subtle, confident smile. In his eyes radiated the resolve of a professional who has long walked a steady path toward one mission, sustainability. Now, that journey has entered a new chapter—he has officially been appointed as Sustainability Director of PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Tbk (SSMS) at the end of October.
CPO Prices at KPBN Sluggish on Monday (3/11), CPO Trading at Bursa Malaysia Closes Weak
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at Rp. 13,900/kg on Monday (3/11/2025), thus CPO prices recorded a decline of Rp. 68/kg or about 0.49% compared to the highest CPO bid price on Friday (31/10/2025) which reached Rp. 13,968/kg.
RSPO CEO: Support Small Palm Oil Farmers, They Have Proven Their Commitment to Sustainability
InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Chief Executive Officer, Joseph D'Cruz, called on all RSPO members and global palm oil industry stakeholders to strengthen support for smallholder farmers. He delivered this message in a keynote speech at the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025) attended by InfoSAWIT, held in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (3/11/2025).





















