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News, reflections and field notes from RINTIK's work alongside smallholder farmers in West Kalimantan.

RINTIK and Kalara Borneo Push Cocoa as the Foundation for a Village Chocolate IndustryCocoa & Downstream

RINTIK and Kalara Borneo Push Cocoa as the Foundation for a Village Chocolate Industry

At the 2026 West Kalimantan Village Partnership Forum, RINTIK argued that downstream cocoa processing has to start upstream — with cultivation, governance, institutions and the supply chain.

RINTIK Team
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RINTIK Strengthens Cocoa Traceability and Opens Value-Chain Opportunities for BUMDesTraceability

RINTIK Strengthens Cocoa Traceability and Opens Value-Chain Opportunities for BUMDes

With Kalara Borneo, RINTIK is advancing cocoa traceability as an entry point to a transparent supply chain and fairer prices for smallholder farmers.

RINTIK Team
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Our Traceability Platform Goes Live in First Pilot VillageTraceability

Our Traceability Platform Goes Live in First Pilot Village

Harvest, post-harvest, and delivery records are now captured end-to-end in our first pilot — open to the farmers and the buyer alike.

RINTIK Team
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RINTIK Officially Launches in Pontianak, West KalimantanAnnouncement

RINTIK Officially Launches in Pontianak, West Kalimantan

Rantai Telisik Komunitas opens its doors in 2026 with three founding pillars: supply-chain traceability, community empowerment, and a sustainable economy.

RINTIK Team
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