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Rikolto is born! Vredeseilanden/VECO changes brand name
30/09/2017 in News
As of 30th September 2017, the first of several events worldwide took place to launch VECO’s new name: Rikolto. Rikolto is the Esperanto word for ‘harvest’. Rikolto wants farmers to have a brilliant harvest, and we want to especially harvest great new ideas and solutions to improve our food systems.  
Sustainable rice cultivation in the Collines area of Benin
30/03/2020 in News
Benin's government desires to curb Asian rice imports, ensuring food self-sufficiency in Benin. The production target is one million tonnes of paddy rice by 2022. An increase in production means more land needs to be sown, and requires more fertilisers, pesticides and water. Under these conditions, how is it possible to grow rice without negatively affecting the environment in a context of climate change?
How nurseries and digital wallets are driving inclusiveness in the fruit and vegetable value chain
27/03/2020 in News
What can we learn from farmers in Kenya? An exchange visit showed that innovative tools are creating incentives for smallholder farmers to adopt good agricultural techniques and increase productivity.
Join our webinar on March 12: A fair price for fresh food
10/02/2020 in News
In this webinar we will demonstrate how vegetable farmers in Nicaragua met the professional needs of the market, and how data can be used to make inclusive business happen. Sign up!
Kort’om: Leuven city bets on food ‘from around the corner’ for everyone
19/11/2019 in News
Why have asparagus flown in from Peru if you can also grow them a stone’s throw away, in Haspengouw? In the Belgian town of Leuven, a short chain platform is being established, aimed at ensuring the town’s inhabitants eat more local produce.
The secret of outstanding coffee lies in professionalism
28/10/2019 in News
In Peru, Rikolto supports the professionalisation of several cooperatives. In this article we share with you how we strenghtened the business relations between a coffee cooperative and an Australian coffee roasting company.
Model Farms to Save a Lake in Nicaragua
27/10/2019 in News
José María is farmer and president of the cooperative COOSMPROJIN. In his "finquita" he is developing the skills and practices needed to urgently inspire a shift to the conservation of Lake Apanás, a farm landscape in Nicaragua.
260 bags of sustainable green Arabica coffee beans from Indonesia on its way to Belgium
18/10/2019 in News
Koerintji Barokah Bersama Cooperative, Rikolto’s coffee partner in Jambi, Indonesia, is set to export 15.6 tons of Arabica coffee beans to Belgium. The export could take place due to the collaboration between government institutions, private sectors, NGOs, financial institution, cooperative, and coffee farmers.
Generation Food joins forces for entrepreneurship and innovation in food and agriculture
12/10/2019 in News
Generation Food was launched on Wednesday 25 September. The result of a collaboration between the province of Flemish Brabant, Boerenbond, PROEF, EIT Food, KU Leuven, UCLL, KBC, City of Leuven and Rikolto. The partnership wants to combine their expertise and network in this way to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship.
Pangoa: Chocolate with Amazon flavor
23/09/2019 in News
In 2019, the Peruvian cooperative of Pangoa has once again placed itself on the list of the world's most exquisite cocoas. The Paris Chocolate Salon has traced its name in the list of the 50 most exclusive shows. Read more about how the people of Pangoa take care of their land and business.

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