PT ASTIVA GLOBAL INDONESIA

Tobacco

Astiva develops tobacco through own cultivation in Paiton, Probolinggo and direct sourcing from local farmers in Bondowoso and Paiton, supported by a strict grading process.

Agro Commodity Division

Tobacco Cultivation, Sourcing & Grading

Astiva’s tobacco line is rooted in direct agricultural involvement. The company cultivates tobacco in Paiton, Probolinggo while also sourcing from local farmers in Bondowoso and Paiton.

This commodity line is managed with strong attention to leaf condition, handling, grading, and commercial suitability.

The tobacco business reflects Astiva’s practical commodity philosophy: stay close to the source, understand the product at field level, and build value through better handling and communication.

Key Capabilities

Own cultivation in Paiton, Probolinggo
Direct sourcing from farmers in Bondowoso and Paiton
Strict grading and leaf-selection discipline
Storage and buyer coordination

Tobacco Operations

Leaf Handling, Grading, and Field-Linked Tobacco Supply.

Tobacco quality is managed through leaf grading, cultivation links, storage discipline, and lot preparation according to buyer requirements.

Operating Model

How This Division Supports Structured Commercial Supply

Cultivate & Source

Supply is supported by own cultivation and direct access to local tobacco-growing communities.

Grade

Leaves are reviewed based on maturity, color, texture, cleanliness, and practical suitability.

Handle

Graded leaves are organized and handled to support consistency, cleanliness, and storage order.

Coordinate

Astiva supports buyer discussions through clearer specification, negotiation, and delivery planning.

Quality & Documentation Focus

Strict grading by leaf condition and suitability
Direct field and farmer coordination
Handling practices focused on consistency and cleanliness
Structured commodity communication

Commercial Applications

Graded tobacco supply
Tobacco sourcing and handling
Warehouse and buyer coordination
Long-term farmer network development

Product Excellence Standard

Astiva Tobacco Grading Standard

Tobacco quality depends on leaf maturity, color, texture, aroma, cleanliness, moisture condition, physical integrity, and grader experience. Astiva uses structured internal grading to support clearer buyer matching.

Reference basis: tobacco grading practices, SNI-style tobacco quality concepts, and buyer specifications. Tobacco grading remains highly product-type and buyer-specific.

Astiva Tobacco Grade Classification

Internal grading supports better lot separation and buyer matching.

Grade A

Description: Mature leaf, clearer and more uniform color, good aroma, elastic texture, clean condition, low damage
Target Use: Premium buyer / higher grade supply discussion

Grade B

Description: Sufficient maturity, acceptable color, normal aroma, minor defects, suitable handling condition
Target Use: General commercial buyer

Grade C

Description: Mixed color, medium defects, lower uniformity, still usable for selected buyer needs
Target Use: Utility / blending discussion

Reject / Re-Sort

Description: Mold, musty odor, excessive moisture, severe damage, heavy foreign material
Target Use: Not supplied before rework or rejection confirmation

Tobacco Grading Parameters

Tobacco grading is a visual, sensory, and handling-based process.

Leaf maturity

Excellent Indicator: Optimal maturity and suitable leaf condition
Risk Indicator: Too young, too old, or inconsistent maturity

Color

Excellent Indicator: Clear, clean, and relatively uniform
Risk Indicator: Dull, blackened, greenish rough, mold-stained

Texture & aroma

Excellent Indicator: Elastic texture and typical tobacco aroma
Risk Indicator: Brittle, crushed, musty, sour, or rotten odor

Moisture & cleanliness

Excellent Indicator: Controlled moisture and low foreign material
Risk Indicator: Too wet, mold risk, dirty, or contaminated

Quality Note: Final grade must be matched to buyer requirements, tobacco type, sample acceptance, and lot condition.

Commercial Approach

Astiva structures business discussions around product specification, supply schedule, quality requirements, documentation, delivery terms, and sustainable payment arrangements.

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