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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The civil society coalition under Just Coalition for Our Planet (JustCOP) urges the Indonesian government to immediately strengthen its commitment to carbon emission reduction. They assess that the direction of national energy policy is potentially hindering the achievement of global climate targets.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI — India's vegetable oil imports surged sharply by 51% to 1.639 million tons in September 2025, compared to 1.087 million tons in the same period last year. This increase was mainly driven by soaring shipments of crude palm oil (CPO), while processed oil imports dropped to zero for the first time since 2021.

InfoSAWIT, BEIJING — The Chinese government has emphasized that a trade war will produce no winners, following the latest threat from former US President Donald Trump, who said Washington could halt purchases of cooking oil from China.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results from the team determining Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) prices for Independent Palm Oil in Riau Province, based on the Determination Letter for Independent Palm Oil FFB Prices No. 38 for the Period 22 – 28 October 2025, it has been agreed that the price for 9-year-old independent palm oil in Riau has dropped by Rp. 70.86/kg to Rp 3,627.64/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) Price Determination Team for Palm Oil Plasma in Riau Province referring to the Determination Letter for Palm Oil TBS Prices No. 38 Period October 22-28, 2025, it has agreed on the Riau palm price for 9-year-old trees declining Rp36.3/kg to Rp3,677.84/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,711/kg on Tuesday (October 21, 2025), thus the CPO price recorded an increase of Rp100/kg or about 0.68% compared to the highest CPO offer price on Monday (October 20, 2025) which reached Rp14,602/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN), a subsidiary of PT Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero), again held a Commodity Market Auction (PLK) for coffee commodities on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The auction was conducted live (live bidding) through the E-Tender PLK system accessible to the public on the official website https://lelang.kpbn.co.id.

InfoSAWIT, LAMPUNG – Cargill inaugurated its latest palm oil processing facility (refinery) in Lampung, Tuesday (October 21, 2025). This US$200 million investment marks an important milestone in Cargill's 50-year journey in Indonesia while strengthening the company's capacity to supply sustainable palm oil to global markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto attended the handover ceremony of confiscated funds from the cooking oil corruption case at the Attorney General's Office of the Republic of Indonesia, Monday (October 21). In his speech, the President emphasized that the return of state losses amounting to Rp13.25 trillion is not just a symbol, but tangible proof of the government's commitment to eradicate corruption and restore people's rights.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Amid the long debate on the palm oil industry, Simon Bruslund, Director of Global Development Copenhagen Zoo, emphasized that sustainability issues cannot stop at certification. According to him, efforts to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable practices in the palm sector must involve all parties — from governments, business actors, to the global community.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The policy to increase palm biodiesel blending to 50 percent is deemed necessary to be studied more deeply from the business competition aspect. Member of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), Eugenia Mardanugraha, reminded that the implementation of palm-based energy policies must consider international market dynamics, especially trade relations with Malaysia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The Social Forestry Program continues to be an important pillar in realizing community-based sustainable forest management. In West Kalimantan, this spirit is increasingly evident through collaboration between the Village Forest Management Agency (LPHD) Sembelangaan and Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (BGA Group), which successfully transformed fire-prone areas into productive and green land again.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Efforts to prevent forest and land fires (karhutla) in Indonesia are increasingly strengthened through collaborative steps in the business world. The Indonesian Palm Oil Plantation Association (GAPKI) and Indonesian Forestry Entrepreneurs Association (APHI) officially signed a memorandum of understanding or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp. 14,611/kg on Monday (20/10/2025), thus the CPO price recorded an increase of Rp. 9/kg or about 0.06% compared to the highest CPO offer price on Friday (17/10/2025) which reached Rp. 14,602/kg.

InfoSAWIT, EAST KOTAWARINGIN — The Village Unit Cooperative (KUD) Tri Daya in Parenggean District, East Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan, continues to show its commitment to sustainable palm oil plantation practices. Through the utilization of RSPO Credit Funds (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil), this cooperative launched various social and environmental initiatives that provide direct benefits to its farmer members.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Independent palm oil farmers have great opportunities to play a role in climate change mitigation. Behind the trunks, fronds, roots, and fruits of palm oil, there is great potential as a natural carbon absorber and storage. With sustainable land management, community palm oil gardens can become one of the real solutions in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA — Efforts to involve the younger generation in sustainable palm oil education continue to be intensified by the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Smallholders Forum (FORTASBI). Through training titled Engaging Young Content Creators for Educating Generation Z about Independent Farmers and Sustainable Palm Oil, held in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on September 25–27, 2025, 18 participants from various regions in Indonesia showed high enthusiasm in raising sustainable palm oil issues through digital media.

InfoSAWIT, WASHINGTON D.C— Palm oil is once again capturing global attention. For the first time, the World Bank Group together with the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) held a special seminar titled “Plantation 360: Unlocking Jobs, Innovation, and Climate-Smart Growth” as part of the World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings 2025. This event marks an important momentum for palm oil, now positioned as a driver of green economic growth and global innovation.

InfoSAWIT, East Lampung — Lampung Deputy Governor, Jihan Nurlela, inaugurated the Palm Oil Mill (PKS) of PT Pesona Sawit Makmur (PT PSM) located in Gunung Agung Village, Sekampung Udik District, East Lampung Regency, Thursday (16/10/2025).

InfoSAWIT, ABIDJAN — Jean-Louis Billon, a successful businessman and heir to one of Ivory Coast's wealthiest families, is transforming his business empire into a political vehicle. At 59 years old, this palm oil tycoon is now solidifying his steps as a candidate from a new generation aiming to bring change.