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City of Da Nang hosts Rikolto’s International Workshop on Food Smart Cities
08/02/2018 in News
Between 29 January and 4 February 2018, representatives from 6 Regional Offices and Rikolto’s International Office met to design Rikolto’s International Food Smart Cities programme for the next four years.
Tea farmers increase income by 30% thanks to sustainable land management in Northern Vietnam
07/02/2018 in News
Since 2016, over 3,180 Vietnamese tea farmers have been trained by Rikolto (previously VECO) on sustainable land management practices as part of The Rainforest Alliance’s project “Mainstreaming Sustainable Management of Tea Production Landscapes”. Initial results show that farmers’ income has increased by an average of 30% due to a reduction in chemical use and higher prices for quality tea leaves.
Consultancy: Capacity building for inclusive agri value chains
01/11/2017 in News
VECO/Rikolto in Vietnam is recruiting a consultant to develop and deliver a training programme on Inclusive Business for its staff and partners. The deadline to apply is Friday 17 November 2017
Rikolto is born: VECO changes its brand name!
19/10/2017 in News
In September 2017, VECO started the process of changing its name to Rikolto. Rikolto is the Esperanto word for ‘harvest’. (Esperanto is a language created to facilitate communication between people from across the world). We want farmers to have a brilliant harvest, and we want to especially harvest great new ideas and solutions to improve our food systems.  
Belgian entrepreneurs hit the road for VECO’s 2nd Vietnam Bike Classic
06/10/2017 in News
Between 5 and 14 October 2017, 29 entrepreneurs from the Flanders Region of Belgium will explore northern Vietnam by mountain bike. After months of fundraising for VECO, they will learn about VECO’s projects in Vietnam and discover the country’s unique food, sceneries and culture.
Vacancy: Senior Rice Programme Officer
24/07/2017 in News
VECO Vietnam is recruiting! We are currently seeking a qualified professional for the position of Senior Programme Officer for our Inclusive and Sustainable Rice Value Chain Programme 2017-2021. The Programme Officer will be based in the Regional Office in Hanoi with frequent travel to the Programme’s target locations.
LUSOTEC renews UTZ certificate for the second year
11/05/2017 in News
In December 2016, 29 farmers from LUSOTEC successfully passed the external audit required for the renewal of their UTZ certificate. Compliance with this international standard guarantees the sustainable production of their tea and creates new opportunities for the farmers
Consultancy: Planning Workshop Facilitator
05/05/2017 in News
We are looking for an experienced and qualified consultant to facilitate a strategic and operational planning workshop for VECO's safe vegetables programme. Deadline to apply: 12 May.
Tu Xa Cooperative starts safe vegetables partnership with VinEco
28/04/2017 in News
At the start of 2017, Tu Xa Safe Vegetables Cooperative, one of VECO’s partners in Phu Tho province, started a new collaboration with VinEco on safe vegetables supply. This article introduces this new partnership and provides some insights into Tu Xa’s transition towards becoming a reliable business partner.
Cycling in solidarity : accounts from the first Vietnam Classic
25/04/2017 in News
On 14 April, 25 enthusiastic bikers took on Vietnamese roads for a 400-km journey across Northern Vietnam. After months of fundraising at home, they successfully completed the first edition of the Vietnam Classic. This article shares some of their insights and looks back on an eventful and inspiring 8-days.

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