Japanese consumer goods maker
Kao said in a statement Wednesday it is partnering with local palm oil processor and exporter
Under the initiative called the SMallholder Inclusion for better Livelihood & Empowerment, or SMILE, Kao and its two Indonesian partners aim to support about 5,000 small-scale operators in the provinces of
Kao said the three-way collaboration will help boost productivity, acquire international certification and secure sales premiums from selling certified palm oil while providing them with safety gear such as helmets and gloves.
The Japanese firm imports palm oil and palm kernel oil from
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