{"id":9740,"date":"2024-12-20T17:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T08:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/?p=9740"},"modified":"2024-12-20T19:43:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T10:43:40","slug":"kudeungoe-sugata-indonesias-top-supplier-of-fermented-cocoa-beans-wins-grant-funding-for-sustainable-cocoa-supply-chains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/?p=9740","title":{"rendered":"Kudeungoe Sugata, Indonesia\u2019s Top Supplier of Fermented Cocoa Beans, Wins Grant Funding for Sustainable Cocoa Supply Chains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jakarta, December 20, 2024<\/b> \u2013 Sugata, a
\nsubsidiary of KOLTIVA<\/a> and a prominent
\nplayer in the agricultural sector has emerged as one of the winners of the
\nTRANSFORM: BESTARI Challenge 2024, securing crucial grant funding to advance
\nits more sustainable cocoa supply chain. The award ceremony took place during
\nthe SDGs Festival at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, in October 2024, where the
\nspotlight was on innovative solutions addressing social and environmental
\nchallenges across various sectors.<\/p>\n

The TRANSFORM:
\nBESTARI Challenge<\/a>, an initiative spearheaded by TRANSFORM<\/a>, an impact
\naccelerator led by Unilever, the UK\u2019s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development
\nOffice (FCDO), and Ernst & Young (<\/i>EY), provides grants of up to
\n\u00a3300,000 to impact enterprises jointly selected by the panel. It supports
\ninnovative projects that drive sustainable development in alignment with the
\nSustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering creative solutions to pressing
\nsocietal issues while promoting collaboration among businesses, local
\ncommunities, and government entities.<\/p>\n

One of the winners, Kudeungoe Sugata, is an Aceh-based company established
\nin 2018. The company delivers bean-to-bar cocoa and single-origin coffee
\nsourced from Indonesian smallholder producers. Using state-of-the-art
\npost-harvest processing techniques, they produce high-quality products for
\nartisanal chocolatiers and multinational chocolate companies in Indonesia and
\nglobal markets. They aim to make business a powerful force for good, ensuring
\nit is sustainably supplied and ethically traded.<\/p>\n

Following its registration as PT Kudeungoe Sugata Indonesia in June
\n2022, the company has fortified its position within the agricultural landscape.
\nUnder the leadership of Gde Sukardi, Head of Single Origin Sourcing at Sugata,<\/b>
\nSugata has transformed into a trusted supplier that emphasizes traceability,
\nsustainability, and ethical trade. Gde said, \u201cThe recognition from TRANSFORM
\nhighlights our team’s dedication to transforming the cocoa industry through more
\nsustainable practices and community empowerment. We believe that by
\nstrengthening local communities, we can build a more resilient and responsible
\nsupply chain. Our focus on both social and environmental impact ensures that
\nsustainable agriculture is not just a goal but the driving force behind
\nlong-lasting change for the people and the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n

On awarding Sugata with this year\u2019s funding, Jessica Pauline, Country Lead Finance & Business Development
\nUnilever Indonesia<\/b>, states, \u201cSugata
\ndemonstrates strong commitments to advancing positive social and environmental
\nchange in the agricultural sector. Impact enterprises like Sugata have some of
\nthe most innovative solutions to the global challenges we face. Beyond grant
\nfunding, we are also leveraging the power of cross-sector collaboration,
\ndrawing on our networks and know-how to help the enterprise scale its impact.
\nWe look forward to seeing their progress in the months to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mirza, Sustainable Sourcing Lead Sumatera at Sugata<\/b>, emphasized, \u201cBy investing in our smallholder producers, particularly
\nwomen and youth, we are not only fostering economic growth but also shaping a
\nfuture where sustainable practices are the foundation of the industry. Our
\ncommitment to transforming agriculture into a low-carbon, inclusive model is at
\nthe heart of everything we do. This innovation within the cocoa industry is
\ngroundbreaking, and we are embracing the challenge because it will create
\nlasting benefits for the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Sugata<\/p>\n

Operating across Indonesia with sourcing clusters concentrated in
\nSumatra and Sulawesi and with around 2,400 producers involved in the supply
\nchain, Sugata aims to empower local communities by providing essential
\nresources, training, and market access. The project will directly benefit
\napproximately 500 farming households, with an additional 1,000 family members
\nindirectly benefiting from increased economic activity. \u00a0Notably, the
\ninitiative boasts a 50% female participation rate, reflecting its commitment to
\nadvancing gender equality and social inclusion, particularly in developing
\ncountries. This is especially significant given that women make up an average
\nof 43% of the agricultural labor force, according to the Food and Agriculture
\nOrganization of the United Nations (UN Women, 2023<\/a>). By building on
\nthis foundation, the initiative aims to further boost women’s participation in
\nagriculture, empowering them as key contributors to sustainable development.<\/p>\n

The funding will support key initiatives within a comprehensive 18-month action plan aimed at promoting the use of regenerative production systems and developing agroforestry demo plots, as well as ensuring more inclusive involvement of women and youth in fermented cocoa production. These initiatives
\ninclude coaching producers on regenerative agriculture and agroforestry,
\nincluding the development of agroforestry demo plots to support their
\ntransition to low carbon practices, as well as the establishment of greenhouse
\ngas (GHG) monitoring systems, enabling producers to participate in carbon
\nmarkets in the future and generate new income streams while addressing climate
\nchange. <\/p>\n

The project will also explore the feasibility of nutrient recycling
\nfrom cocoa waste, the potential for on-farm use, and an additional
\nincome source through local markets. These activities aim to promote
\nsustainable agricultural practices while encouraging environmental stewardship
\nand providing additional income for farmers. In addition to this, Sugata\u2019s
\nProducer Engagement Officers will deliver training at the farm household level,
\nusing the Gender Action Learning System (GALS) to promote the inclusion of women
\nand youth in production and marketing activities, creating a shared and
\nequitable household vision for the future of the farm.<\/p>\n

Sugata’s innovative initiatives have already demonstrated promise in
\ngenerating positive impacts on local communities. By focusing on capacity
\nbuilding and establishing long-term relationships with producers, the company
\nensures fair and transparent prices are paid directly to them. It uses KOLTIVA\u2019s
\ndigital ecosystem<\/a> to ensure a traceable, inclusive, and sustainable supply
\nchain. This commitment to ethical trade not only strengthens local economies
\nbut also promotes environmental sustainability by implementing best practices
\nin cocoa farming.<\/p>\n

Sugata’s acknowledgment in the TRANSFORM BESTARI Challenge recognizes its innovative approach and marks a significant step toward
\nachieving a more sustainable and ethical cocoa supply chain. As the company
\nmoves forward, it remains committed to enhancing producers\u2019 livelihoods while
\nprioritizing environmental sustainability and ethical trade practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jakarta, December 20, 2024 \u2013 Sugata, a subsidiary of KOLTIVA and a prominent player in the agricultural sector has emerged as one of the winners of the TRANSFORM: BESTARI Challenge 2024, securing crucial grant funding to advance its more sustainable cocoa supply chain. The award ceremony took place during the SDGs Festival at Taman Ismail […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9742,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9740","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-thailand"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9740","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9740"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9740\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9741,"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9740\/revisions\/9741"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asiajournaux.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}