Rikolto, which means harvest, is an international NGO with more than 50 years’ experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Their work is structured around three global programmes: our international Rice, Cocoa & Coffee and Good Food 4 Cities programmes.
Inclusive business is at their core. They promote long-term business relationships, fulfilling farmers’ and buyers’ needs alike. They ensure the sustainability of our actions through a holistic sustainable food systems approach, facilitating collective action among all food system actors.
Mission:
A sustainable income for farmers and nutritious, affordable food for everyone.
Good Food for Cities: Healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food in Latin American cities
Rikolto collaborates with local food system actors (governments, farmers, food retailers and distributors, citizens and their organisations, thematic experts, financial institutions, civil society organisations) to make urban food environments and food supply chains more conducive to healthy, sustainable, and nutritious diets in 11 cities. With diverse stakeholders, they collaborate and promote full participation (all represented), so that no one is left behind.
Contributed by Christine McCullum-Gomez, PhD, RDN
updated 2025 December
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