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Month: October 2021

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October 19th, 2021

PT Great Giant Pineapple Wins Dual Recognition at the TOP GRC Awards 2021

PT Great Giant Pineapple (GGP) achieved outstanding recognition at the TOP GRC Awards 2021, winning two prestigious accolades: TOP GRC 2021 #4 Star and The Most Committed GRC Leader 2021, the latter awarded to Mr. Iswanto, President Director of PT GGP. The honors were received on behalf of the company by Indra Ardiyanto, during the awards ceremony held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Raffles Hotel, Jakarta.

Organized by Top Business Magazine, the 2021 awards carried the theme “The Strategic Role of GRC for Business Continuity in the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The event also featured a keynote address delivered virtually by Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for the Economy of the Republic of Indonesia.

The recognition for PT GGP came as a result of a rigorous, independent, and objective evaluation conducted by the jury from June 1 to September 14, 2021. This year’s awards attracted participation from 880 companies, spanning state-owned enterprises (BUMN), capital market companies, as well as national and multinational private corporations.

Sodugaon Manullang, Head of Compliance and Risk Management at PT GGP, explained:

“In conducting business and investment activities, PT GGP applies a planning system based on a risk management framework, ensuring that potential risks are measurable. As an integrated agriculture and plantation company, we also implement sustainable plantation practices that support long-term business resilience.”

Antonius Alijoyo, Chairman of the Jury, highlighted the critical role of GRC during the pandemic:

“The importance of GRC has grown significantly during COVID-19. With strong GRC practices, companies are better equipped to navigate challenges. Through the TOP GRC Awards, we contribute to the National Economic Recovery (PEN) program and support the broader community’s economy.”

With these awards, PT GGP reaffirms its commitment to applying Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) principles in tandem with sustainable practices. The company remains optimistic about its ability to grow and thrive while protecting the environment, preserving biodiversity, and enhancing agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner over the long term.

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October 8th, 2021

Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs Inaugurates First Export of Mas Bananas to Singapore

Lampung, September 30, 2021 – The Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (Menkop UKM), Teten Masduki, officially inaugurated the first export of Mas bananas to Singapore, alongside the symbolic handover of cattle assistance to farmers fostered by PT Great Giant Pineapple (GGP) in Tanggamus, Lampung. The hybrid event was part of efforts to improve farmer welfare and support economic recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this initial shipment, 144 boxes of Mas bananas were released for export. At the same time, 10 cattle were handed over to partnership farmers of the Green Makmur Farmer Producer Cooperative, located in Margodadi Village, Sumber Rejo District, Tanggamus.

The ceremony was attended by Tanggamus Regent Dewi Handayani, Deputy for Cooperatives Ahmad Zabadi, and the Governor of Lampung, represented by Acting Assistant for Economy and Development Kusnardi. Also present were representatives from the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy, cooperative leaders, and local farmers.

Minister Teten Masduki praised the cooperative’s milestone achievement, noting that the partnership between Green Makmur Cooperative and PT GGP ensures access to high-quality banana seeds, good governance, standardized packaging, consistent fruit quality, and reliable market access.

Echoing this, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Harvick Hasnul Qolbi emphasized that such export initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening farmer capacity and fostering corporate partnerships.

From the corporate side, Welly Soegiono, Corporate Affairs Director of PT GGP, revealed that Mas banana cultivation has expanded to 450 hectares, involving 850 partnership farmers.

“What started with small-scale assistance has now grown into a sustainable collaboration, thanks to the synergy between cooperatives, local, and provincial governments,” Welly said.

Bananas play a vital role in Indonesia’s agricultural exports. According to BPS 2018, bananas are the country’s second-largest foreign exchange contributor among fruits, valued at USD 14.6 million (approx. IDR 204 billion). Even during the pandemic, productivity in Lampung remained strong, reflecting the resilience of farming communities working on both private and social forestry lands.

With this milestone, PT GGP continues to strengthen its role in supporting national export growth while empowering local farmers through sustainable partnerships.

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October 5th, 2021

PT Great Giant Pineapple Recognized as One of Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies 2021

Jakarta, August 2021 – PT Great Giant Pineapple (GGP) was honored with the Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies Award, part of Deloitte’s prestigious Best Managed Companies global program. This award recognizes excellence in business management through a rigorous evaluation process covering four key areas: strategy, innovation and capabilities, culture and commitment, and governance and financial performance.

PT GGP was recognized for its resilience and innovation, particularly in navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. By adapting strategies and driving continuous improvement, GGP has successfully contributed to strengthening both the industry and the Indonesian economy.

Claudia Lauw, Country Managing Partner of Deloitte Indonesia, emphasized the significance of this recognition:

“Over the past year, many companies and industries faced stagnation. Award recipients, however, have shown remarkable creativity, innovation, and commitment to developing human capital.”

According to Ali Mardi Djohardi, Deloitte Private Leader Indonesia, the program not only highlights best practices but also connects winners to a global community of top private companies, providing access to exclusive workshops and roundtable discussions.

Iswanto, CEO of PT GGP, expressed pride in the achievement:

“This award affirms PT GGP’s strong managerial practices and strengthens our position as a leader in the processed pineapple industry. It is truly an honor to be recognized as one of Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies. Moving forward, we remain committed to supporting healthier communities with nutritious, high-quality food produced sustainably and innovatively.”

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