As part of the commemoration of the Proclamation of 17 August 2024, Great Giant Foods (GGF) Lampung held a flag ceremony to celebrate the 79th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia at Central Square on Saturday (17/8). This independence ceremony was attended by employees from various business units who united in one ceremonial line. Meanwhile, a similar celebration was also held by GGF Jakarta with the cutting of tumpeng at Sequis Tower on Monday (19/8)

At GGF Lampung, Processed Pine Factory Division Head, Halim Sunarto Jaya, acts as the ceremony inspector. In his message, he invited all levels in every business unit to emulate the spirit of the heroes who fought for the nation’s independence. “Let us be grateful and appreciate as highly as possible that the current condition of Indonesia is the result of the struggle of the heroes 79 years ago against the colonialists for the independence and sovereignty of the Indonesian nation,” said Halim.

Meanwhile, at GGF Jakarta, the celebration began with the singing of the song “Indonesia Raya,” led by Viasido, as part of the tribute to the nation’s warriors. The event then continued with a tumpeng cutting session represented by Tommy Wattimena, as President Director of Great Giant Foods, and attended by Setiawan Achmad, Commissioner of GGF. After that, employees enjoyed various mini games and the announcement of the winner with the best dress. At GGF Lampung, the independence event was also enlivened with a music concert, where employees attended wearing red and white clothing which filled the Central Square, creating an atmosphere full of enthusiasm and togetherness.

The spirit of togetherness created in the celebrations at these two locations not only reflects respect for the values ​​of the nation’s struggle, but also strengthens bonds between all employees. With the support and active participation of every individual, GGF will continue to develop as a company that respects cultural heritage and the spirit of nationalism, while remaining focused on progress and shared prosperity. With a spirit of togetherness and commitment to quality, Great Giant Foods continues to strive to create a work environment that supports the company’s growth and the welfare of all its employees.

In order to support the government’s program to empower Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Indonesia Eximbank consistently strives to increase the capacity of export-oriented cooperatives and MSMEs. One of the initiatives is through the Foreign Exchange Village Development Program, which focuses on community development-based activities.

Head of the SMEs Advisory Services Division of the Indonesian Export Financing Agency, Ilham Mustafa, inaugurated the Pisang Mas Foreign Exchange Village in Tanggamus Regency, Lampung Province, which was carried out in collaboration with LPEI. This program aims to increase exports and foreign exchange earnings in a sustainable manner, and is expected to contribute to increasing the welfare and income of farming households through integration into a sustainable global export supply chain.

The inauguration of the Pisang Mas Foreign Exchange Village in Tanggamus was also attended by the Regional Head of DJP Bengkulu and Lampung, Rosmauli; Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Finance for Lampung Province, Estty Purwadiani Hidayatie; Head of PT GGP’s Way Lunik Export Office, Budhi Setiawan; Head of the TJSL & ESG Division of PT Reinsurance Indonesia Utama, Mardian Adhitya; Head of Sumberejo Subdistrict, Suwarno; Head of Margoyoso Village, Sudibyo; and Chairman of the Green Makmur Farmers Cooperative, Sigit Wicaksono.

On this occasion, LPEI together with the Ministry of Finance One, the Lampung Class I Agricultural Quarantine Center, PT Great Giant Pineapple, and the Makmur Green Farmers Cooperative held training to strengthen business management as well as technical training regarding the quality and cultivation of golden bananas for export. This training was held in the Multipurpose Building Hall, Sumberejo District, Tanggamus Regency, Lampung Province, on Friday (01/8). Devisa Village, represented by the Tani Hijau Makmur Cooperative, is a supplier of golden bananas for PT GGP for export purposes. The government, through LPEI, gives appreciation to the Green Makmur Tani Cooperative for their role as a supplier to GGP as an offtaker. Waliyuddin hopes that, with assistance through the Village Foreign Exchange Program, banana mas exports can increase from 7% of total production to 20%. Apart from that, a garden demonstration plot will be carried out as a reference for farmers, that good banana cultivation can produce high exports, he added.

In an increasingly digitalized world of work, the main challenge faced is how to keep relationships between individuals and teams strong even though direct interactions are decreasing. The Economic Times Future Forward Summit 2024, which took place at the Pullman Hotel Jakarta on Tuesday (13/08), carried the theme “The Great Connect: Creating Connected Workplaces” with the aim of overcoming these challenges in building connections in the workplace.

This event explores strategies, technologies, and cultural changes that can help companies create a connected work environment, ultimately contributing to an organization’s long-term success. In addition, it also discusses how organizations can effectively respond to the disruption caused by AI. In a series of topics discussed, this event brought together HR professionals and industry leaders to explore the transformative power of connectivity, one of whom was Tommy Wattimena, President Director of Great Giant Foods.

AI technology, while offering great potential for increasing efficiency and innovation, also presents challenges when it comes to maintaining the humanistic aspects of the workplace. By balancing the use of technology with a people-focused approach, organizations can create workplaces that are not only productive but also inclusive and empowering. “One thing is certain, the combination of human thinking with AI technology will accelerate productivity and open new horizons for innovation & the way we work in the future,” explained Tommy.

While AI can improve efficiency and productivity, there are concerns that this technology could replace humans in certain jobs, resulting in uncertainty and anxiety among workers. Tommy said, “AI will definitely have an impact on the workforce and culture, especially as our workforce consists of 3 different generations and this refers to the creation of an interesting dynamic in the world of work. If we use AI well, diversity will create good productivity & great innovative ways of business.”

While AI can improve efficiency and productivity, there are concerns that this technology could replace humans in certain jobs, resulting in uncertainty and anxiety among workers. Tommy said, “AI will definitely have an impact on the workforce and culture, especially as our workforce consists of 3 different generations and this refers to the creation of an interesting dynamic in the world of work. If we use AI well, diversity will create good productivity & great innovative ways of business.”

Great Giant Foods, as one of the leading companies in Indonesia, attended this event to share insights on how they manage these challenges. By presenting a balanced solution between technology and human involvement, this company shows its commitment to creating a work environment that is not only productive but also oriented towards employee welfare amidst AI disruption.

In an era where AI is becoming increasingly dominant, Great Giant Foods is focused on a strategy that combines advanced technology with a humanistic approach, ensuring that innovation not only supports business growth but also empowers its employees to thrive in an ever-changing work landscape. With this commitment, Great Giant Foods not only positions itself at the forefront of the industry, but also shows that a connected and inclusive future is the key to achieving sustainable success.

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), has brought a new paradigm to the modern business world. A deep understanding of this concept is not only a necessity, but a strategic decision for companies that want sustainable growth.

ESG is a standard that covers three main concepts including environmental, social and corporate governance. ESG standards bring an integrated approach to assessing company performance that goes beyond purely financial aspects. The main goal is to encourage sustainable and responsible business practices.

In 2023, through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) assessment by S&P Global, PT Great Giant Pineapple (PT GGP) is considered to have provided beneficial value through the implementation of ESG practices.

This appreciation is given in the form of a score of 62 which indicates the Very Good category in the Food Product sub-industry. The rating published by S&P Global publishes scores in all environmental, social and governance dimensions.

For your information, S&P Global is a global ESG rating agency that assesses the ESG of companies that carry out operations and business activities in certain industries.

ESG Rating has assessment criteria that are adjusted to each ESG factor. Environmental Criteria refers to measuring the Company’s impact on the environment and its strategy for managing its risks.

Social criteria will examine the Company’s interactions with human resources and the environment, such as workers and local communities. Governance criteria will be seen from the Company’s leadership, transparency and management in running its organization.

Apart from that, there are 4 (four) impressive steps taken by PT GGP in managing ESG. The first is Climate Resilience. PT GGP is making efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through a consistent energy management system. The transition to renewable energy sources starts with biogas plants.

Second, Regenerative Agriculture by promoting premium organic fertilizer in plantations, water conservation programs in all work operations, promoting biodiversity management and introducing biological control, as well as integrating precision agriculture to optimize plantation productivity.

Third is the Circular Economy, namely the use of biomass waste as zero waste management through a circular model, reducing food loss and waste throughout GGP operations and communities and increasing opportunities for circularity of plastic waste.

And fourth, namely Growing Together with the Community, by implementing the GREAT Indonesia program to prevent stunting through nutritional intervention programs, empowering local farmers through creating shared values ​​that advance local communities, and maintaining animal welfare through elephant conservation activities.

GOALL 3, a GGF employee town hall event, is an annual event in the series of halal bihalal events. Apart from being attended by employees, the GGF town hall in Jakarta was also attended by Husodo Angkosubroto as President Commissioner of GGF, Setiawan Achmad and Edhi Tamboto as Commissioners of GGF, Tommy Wattimena as President Director of GGF and accompanied by the board of directors (BOD). This event will take place on Tuesday, May 14 2024, in the Collaboration Room, Sequis Tower.

The company’s achievements, prospects for the first quarter, company values ​​and strategies as well as economic developments in Indonesia were things that were discussed in the town hall session. “Seeing that GDP growth in Indonesia has increased by 5%, this could happen because of the condition of a country where the people cannot afford it, they will get rich by doing exporting. “On the other hand, if the people are starting to be able to do it, then they want to do more local business,” said Husodo. Talking about cost leadership, Husodo also said, “We must maintain cost leadership & competitive advantage which is supported by our innovation and differentiation. Don’t forget that as GGF talent, we all have a role in helping the company achieve its goals.”

Apart from that, business updates are also one of the things conveyed in the town hall session. Tommy Wattimena, President Director of GGF, discussed the company’s achievements and also discussed one by one what the company will do to achieve the company’s vision and mission in the next 5-10 years. Tommy said he would penetrate deeper into fresh fruit by selling cold fruit using carts with the theme “we can go lower” like the coffee currently sold at affordable prices. For the GGF brand, namely Sunpride, Tommy said there would be more categories, considering that fruit-based is very possible to explore. “Talking about LOB, LOB has very high potential. “A lot of agricultural land has been damaged due to the use of chemical fertilizers, and the whole world has certainly taken the initiative to reduce this use, fortunately we already have our own biofertilizer,” he added.

Sustainability was also something that Tommy discussed. Apart from winning many awards, Tommy reminded us of the four sustainability strategies that GGF has, namely: reducing the impact of CO2 use, regenerative agriculture, circularity, and precision & digital assistance farming.