PT Great Giant Livestock (PT GGL) Terbanggi Besar, Central Lampung, received a working visit from the West Sulawesi Provincial Government in order to conduct field studies regarding the potential for developing the agricultural and livestock sectors to strengthen synergies between the government and the private sector. West Sulawesi Province Assistant for Economy and Development, Muhtar, and his staff were welcomed at the Great Giant Foods Training Center on Friday (9/8).

Ferdy Fu, as FA Protein & Plant Based SubDiv Head, in his discussion explained that the existence of cattle farming in the company is part of the circular economy concept, where solid waste from pineapple skins is used as animal feed. He also revealed that managing a cattle farming business has its own challenges, especially in terms of capital. Ferdy explained that with the price of a cow ranging from IDR 15 million to IDR 18 million, profits can only be made after several months, while maintenance costs continue.

Ferdy added that livestock management can be done through a partnership pattern, although this is not easy. The main challenge is how to ensure the availability of sufficient feed throughout the year. He gave the example of conditions in West Nusa Tenggara, where there are 4 islands that can be selected for development. According to Ferdy, the availability of feed throughout the year is very important, but to achieve this requires large investments, such as in the procurement of sealer baggers which are quite expensive. Therefore, investment readiness and understanding the consequences need to be considered carefully. “Things like this must be mapped out first by stakeholders who will develop livestock, in addition to considering capital, infrastructure and feed availability,” said Ferdy.

He also mentioned that East Nusa Tenggara has Sumbawa cattle which are left to graze in the fields, but land control is an issue that needs to be considered. Ferdy cannot confirm what model is suitable for West Sulawesi, whether intensive with structured pens or extensive with the integration of oil palm plantations and cattle. “Going back to the issue of capital, then we will talk about empowering farmer-breeder communities through partnerships. What is the business model, what is the role of government and the private sector, and the position of farmers and breeders in this partnership. “All of this needs to be mapped out first because it concerns business strategy,” explained Ferdy when answering questions from guests regarding cattle partnership patterns.

Cahaya Ladara Nusantara (CLN) as an organization dedicated to advancing MSMEs, during its working visit to Central Lampung, had the opportunity to visit MSME partner PT Great Giant Pineapple (PT GGP) on Thursday (15/8). This visit was led by the Chair of CLN, Nannie Hadi Tjahjanto, who was accompanied by a group including the wife of the Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor, the wife of the Governor of Lampung Rianasari Arinal, Chair of IKAWATI ATR/BPN Lampung Province Ellys Kalvyn Sembiring, and Chair of Persit Kartika Chandra Kirana REM 043 PD II Sriwijaya Hanny Rikas Hidayatullah.

The group directly visited the location of PT GGP’s partner MSME activities which are engaged in maggot cultivation in Bandar Agung Village, Canal Nunyai District. Their arrival was warmly welcomed by the Chairman of the Bandar Agung maggot cultivation group, Andi Supriyadi. Apart from that, the CLN group also had the opportunity to chat with other MSME groups, such as the Waste Bank partnership group, the Women’s Farmers Group, and the Bandar Agung Village Banana Flour Partnership.

On this occasion, Cahaya Ladara Nusantara provided assistance in the form of silkworm seeds and introduced woven fabric made from pineapple leaf thread fiber to the PT GGP partner MSME group. Nannie Hadi Tjahjanto expressed her hope that this visit could provide benefits to the community, especially the residents of Bandar Agung, and be an inspiration to revive MSMEs as a promising business. “This sieve cloth is an example that there are lots of natural resources around us that can be managed into something of economic value. “Hopefully these silkworm seeds can also be developed and become new business opportunities that can be driven by MSMEs,” added Nannie.

Andi Supriyadi explained that maggot cultivation activities have received full support from PT GGP, especially in terms of supply of feed in the form of fruit that is rejected and not suitable for marketing. “We get maggot feed from company assistance, and the results of maggot cultivation are also taken
by PT GGP,” explained Andi.

PT Great Giant Pineapple (PT GGP), Terbanggi Besar, Central Lampung, provided assistance with fruit and hardwood plant seeds to Hortipark managers at the KDK Employee Housing, Lempuyang Bandar, on Friday (9/8). This assistance aims to support the sustainable development and improvement of the quality of the Hortipark environment, which is managed by the Dwi Karya Employee Cooperative.

The seeds provided by PT GGP include various types of fruit plants such as durian, avocado and jackfruit, as well as hard plants such as albasiah. This albasiah plant will be used for greening and as shade for Hortipark visitors. “The cooperative is very grateful for the assistance of fruit plant seeds provided by PT GGP to the Hortipark which is managed in the Dwi Karya Lempuyang Bandar employee housing area,” said Purwito, as Manager of the Dwi Karya Cooperative. He added, “Hopefully with the help of seeds from the company, Hortipark will become greener and become a vehicle for residents to use this fruit park as a fun place to visit.”

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.