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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

#YouthInAg

Investing in young people to harvest future-proof solutions

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

Sustainable cocoa

Building resilient cocoa farming communities

Ecuadorian coffee - adding flavour to the national economy
Coffee is one of the products of the Ecuadorian economy that benefits rural families. Last update (28/09/2022): Future-proof coffee thanks to Karina in Ecuador
Coffee in Intag, Ecuador
Coffee to protect one of the most vulnerable regions in Ecuador
Strengthening the cocoa sector in Ecuador
We support rural families to improve the sustainability of their farms, and link producer organisations with rewarding export markets.
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 (28/09/2022): Farmer field schools at the service of sustainable rice
Speciality coffee from Kivu and Ituri, DRC
Small-scale coffee farmers prepare to export high quality organic Arabica coffee. Last update (19/09/2022): The impact of Arabica coffee certification in Eastern DRC
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 (24/08/2022): Óbolo and Pangoa: chocolate with purpose for an inclusive business
A way towards a living income for Ghanaian cocoa farmers
Lidl will join forces with Rikolto, Fairtrade and Kuapa Kokoo to produce and sell Way2Go: a chocolate bar that is 100% sustainable across the supply chain. Last update (26/07/2022): Cocoa Barometer 2020: "Too many companies continue to ignore structural issues in the cocoa sector"
A new generation of cocoa producers in Central America
Young people of Nicaragua and Honduras: focus on sustainable cocoa and turning it into a profitable business. Last update (25/07/2022): Freddy: The young entrepreneur in the spotlight of the Colruyt chocolate campaign
Harvesting knowledge on cocoa in Central America
Contributing to enhanced competitiveness and inclusion of farmers in the regional cocoa value chain. Last update (13/07/2022): Fernando: a producer who won't have to wait 4 years to get an income from cocoa

Discover & Invest

These are Rikolto's focus areas

Sustainable rice for all

#YouthInAg

Food Smart Cities

#Coffee4Future

Inclusive Business

Sustainable cocoa

Ecuadorian coffee - adding flavour to the national economy

Coffee in Intag, Ecuador

Strengthening the cocoa sector in Ecuador

Congolese rice farmers conquer the local market

Speciality coffee from Kivu and Ituri, DRC

High quality Peruvian cocoa for fine chocolates

A way towards a living income for Ghanaian cocoa farmers

A new generation of cocoa producers in Central America

Harvesting knowledge on cocoa in Central America

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