100% natural – An endemic palm species in Southeast Asia

Aren Palm Sugar is a natural sweetener obtained through evaporation of the Nira (sweet water) of the Arenga Pinnata, an endemic palm tree from Indonesia, abundant in Maluku’s forest landscapes. Aren has been an important source of revenue in eastern Indonesia, but the Aren potential, however, remains largely untapped and could be scaled up. We are working with indigenous communities to assist them to organize collectively to advance in the value chain and cease new market opportunities for natural forest products.