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These are Rikolto's focus areas

Sustainable rice for all

Fewer greenhouse gas emissions from rice fields and better market access for farmers

Food Smart Cities

Building bridges for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food in cities

#Coffee4Future

A competitive sector, creating equitable conditions for all

Inclusive Business

Equitable sharing of risks and profits between chain actors

#YouthInAg

Investing in young people to harvest future-proof solutions

Sustainable cocoa

Building resilient cocoa farming communities

West African rice farmers reconquering the local rice market
Rice farmers' organisations in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal are improving their competitiveness and their relations with the private and public sectors to win back larger shares of the rice market in West Africa. Last update (22/04/2022): The true price of paddy rice for Senegalese farmers
Strengthening the quality cocoa value chain in Olancho
This project has a comprehensive vision since a high value market is guaranteed through Chocolats Halba. Last update (21/04/2022): Rikolto Podcast: Cocoa agroforestry systems against the wind and the effects of climate change
Generation Food: transforming Ouagadougou's food system
Setting up their own enterprises to produce, process or package food in a sustainable way can provide young Burkinabe with a decent income, while also tackling key issues related to the sustainability of our food system. They bring a breath of fresh air to the local food system. Last update (20/04/2022): Bénédicte's path to sustainable production
Participatory Guarantee Systems for safe vegetables in Vietnam
PGS is a reliable and affordable quality assurance mechanism that enables farmers to increase their income while helping build consumers’ trust in their food. Last update (20/04/2022): Access to markets and good agricultural practices: a fresh model with cucumber in Vietnam
Resilient communities and safeguarded livelihoods in the face of climate and health hazards
Farmers in northern Tanzania are now changing their farming practices to make the community at large more resilient to climate change and covid-19. Last update (19/04/2022): Pesticide collection centres: One simple solution for a better environment and food system
Generation Food goes international
A young community of innovators wants to give their peers a sustainable future through inclusive businesses in food systems. Last update (15/04/2022): A consolidated team to empower a new generation of young food entrepreneurs
High quality Peruvian cocoa for fine chocolates
We professionalise producer organisations, working hand in hand with young people in rural areas. We also establish inclusive business links with cocoa companies, and are increasingly influential in the sector. Last update (23/03/2022): Óbolo and Pangoa: chocolate with purpose for an inclusive business
GoodFood@School for Belgian pupils
Healthy and sustainable food for every child, at every school. From class to canteen. Last update (21/03/2022): New platform turns surplus vegetables into soup for Antwerp schools in Belgium
Congolese rice farmers conquer the local market
Eight rice cooperatives in the Ruzizi valley join forces and win the hearts of beer and rice fans. Last update (08/03/2022): Farmer field schools at the service of sustainable rice

Discover & Invest

These are Rikolto's focus areas

Sustainable rice for all

Food Smart Cities

#Coffee4Future

Inclusive Business

#YouthInAg

Sustainable cocoa

West African rice farmers reconquering the local rice market

Strengthening the quality cocoa value chain in Olancho

Generation Food: transforming Ouagadougou's food system

Participatory Guarantee Systems for safe vegetables in Vietnam

Resilient communities and safeguarded livelihoods in the face of climate and health hazards

Generation Food goes international

High quality Peruvian cocoa for fine chocolates

GoodFood@School for Belgian pupils

Congolese rice farmers conquer the local market

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