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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp13,328/kg on Tuesday (10/6/2025). This represents a slight decrease of 0.11%, or approximately Rp15/kg, compared to the CPO price on Thursday (5/6/2025), which reached Rp13,343/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In the spirit of strengthening ties and sharing joy during Eid al-Adha, Wilmar has distributed 341 sacrificial animals to communities across Indonesia. The donations, consisting of 84 cattle and 257 goats, were distributed throughout Wilmar's operational units, including factories, plantations, and regional offices.

InfoSAWIT, KETAPANG – Behind the green expanse of independent palm oil plantations in Ketapang, a story of change is beginning to grow, as PT Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (BGA), through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, has initiated a quiet but impactful movement with the Palm Oil Empowerment Clinic program.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) of Plasma Palm Oil in Riau Province, as per the Palm Oil TBS Price Determination Letter No. 19 for the period of June 11 - 17, 2025, the price of 9-year-old Riau palm oil has decreased by Rp115.30/Kg to Rp 3,311.98/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Amid global scrutiny of the palm oil industry for deforestation and biodiversity loss, a positive development has emerged for independent palm oil farmers who have adopted sustainable practices. With the growth of carbon markets and payments for environmental services (PES) schemes, ISPO and RSPO-certified farmers now have new avenues to benefit financially from their contributions to climate change mitigation.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology Tbk (SMAR) is poised to make a significant move in the clean energy transition by developing Compressed Biogas (Bio-CNG) production from palm oil mill effluent (POME). Shareholders will vote on the plan at the Annual General Meeting on June 16, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Working in the African palm oil sector demands more than just technical expertise; it requires mental fortitude, cultural sensitivity, and resilience. Perdata Tarigan, Plantation Manager at Okomu PLC Nigeria (part of the Socfin Group), shared his experiences as an expatriate planter, emphasizing the critical role of a strong character.

InfoSAWIT, MERAUKE — The government continues to emphasize the importance of strengthening national energy resilience. This time, it was the turn of the Minister of Defense of Indonesia, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, to visit Southern Papua to inspect plans for developing a palm oil-based biodiesel program in Boven Digoel Regency.

InfoSAWIT, LAMPUNG — From the campus of UIN Raden Intan Lampung, a new step in the journey towards national energy independence has been initiated by the religious youth organization, GP Ansor. Through its strategic business entity, the Ansor Business Entity (BUMA), the organization has launched the first distribution of 10,000 tons of palm residue oil for the Southern Sumatra region, managed by its subsidiary, PT Energi Residu Indonesia (Erindo).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In an industry increasingly pressured to be green and responsible, PT SMART Tbk is taking a different approach—combining technology, cross-generational collaboration, and even simple philosophies like fried bananas.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The global biodiesel industry is currently navigating turbulent waters, not only due to rising demand for clean energy but also a series of strategic policy changes from various countries. During the 36th Palm & Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition (POC 2025) held in February in Kuala Lumpur, Artem Hammerschmidt, Head of Vegoils and Biofuels Research at Ceras Analytics, revealed that the main tension arises from two fronts: a slowdown in the supply of raw materials and policy choices that may not favor the sustainability of the industry.

InfoSAWIT, SORONG – A proposed integrated food industry investment based on palm oil, valued at Rp24 trillion in Sorong, Southwest Papua, has faced strong opposition from the indigenous Moi community. This rejection was officially voiced by eight councils of the Moi Sub-tribe, members of the West Papua People's Assembly (MRPBD), intellectuals, students, and women’s groups during World Environment Day on Thursday.

InfoSAWIT, TULANG BAWANG – Efforts to enhance the welfare of palm oil farmers and promote the development of the plantation sector continue to be a priority for the Tulang Bawang Regency Government. This was evident when Regent Qudrotul Ikhwan received a delegation from the Central Leadership Council (DPP) of the Bumi Betuah Palm Oil Farmers Association on Tuesday in his office.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – In a modest workshop in Bogor, the journey towards a green industry in Indonesia continues to make strides. Under the leadership of Andika Kristinawati, CEO of PT Interisti Material Maju, empty palm oil bunches (TKKS), often regarded as waste, are being transformed into high-value products: eco-friendly motorcycle helmets.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's palm oil industry is grappling with fundamental challenges that continue to hinder productivity and global competitiveness. Azis Hidayat, Chairman of the Plantation Sector at the Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (GAPKI), revealed that one of the main obstacles is the low productivity of smallholder palm oil, which currently stands at around 3.55 to 3.6 tons of crude palm oil (CPO) per hectare per year.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The effort to reorganize palm oil plantations within forest areas is not a new initiative. It began during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's era with a moratorium policy aimed at temporarily halting the expansion of palm oil plantations while mapping forest areas. Unfortunately, under President Joko Widodo's second term, this policy seemed to fade from public attention.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Innovation continues to drive the batik industry towards a more environmentally friendly direction. One significant change is the transformation of batik wax materials, which are now shifting from petroleum-based paraffin and animal fats to sustainable palm oil-based alternatives.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – According to the results from the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in Jambi Province, the price of palm oil FFB for the period of June 6-12, 2025, has been set at Rp 3,288.81 per kg, reflecting a decrease of Rp 1.09 per kg for palm oil aged 10 to 20 years.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's trade balance recorded a surplus in April 2025, albeit narrower than the previous month. Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced that the surplus for the month reached US$ 0.16 billion, continuing a positive trend that has persisted for 60 consecutive months since May 2020.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (GAPKI) has proposed the establishment of a Daily Executive for the ISPO Committee to strengthen the technical and administrative implementation of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification, which is currently deemed suboptimal. This proposal was presented by GAPKI's Plantation Sector Chairman, R. Azis Hidayat, during a discussion at the Agricultural Journalists Forum (Forwatan) attended by InfoSAWIT in Jakarta on Wednesday (June 4, 2025).