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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.  

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

On March 27-28, VECO took the opportunity to present its ideas on Food Smart Cities at the Cracking the Nut Conference, in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference focuses on cracking the tough nuts associated with supporting food systems to meet urban demand.