Rikolto in Indonesia

Chips, candies, and sugary drinks are food and drinks served most at school canteens in Solo. However, changes are afoot to provide students with healthier meals during their school days. This is the third of four stories documented through Food Smart City Communication Learning Cycle activities, 8-12 July 2019.

Coffee is a serious business in Toraja of South Sulawesi. With a long-standing history of coffee growing and producing, Toraja has witnessed how coffee businesses empower farmers, including women and youth. We are glad to say that Rikolto contributes to the coffee sector transformation. Read more to see what we have harvested so far.

Koerintji Barokah Bersama Cooperative, Rikolto’s coffee partner in Jambi, is set to export 15.6 tons of Arabica coffee beans to Belgium.

In the context of rapidly-growing cities, urban farming helps city residents cultivate limited, vacant lots to produce food for subsistence, and increase their access to fresh produce. This is the second of four stories documented through Food Smart City Communication Learning Cycle activities, 8-12 July 2019.

In Solo City of Central Java, a group of passionate citizens and hoteliers take more sustainable moves to reduce food waste, while helping people connect better with each other. This is the first of four documented stories of Food Smart City Communication Learning Cycle activities, 8-12 July 2019.

Rikolto's Cocoa Manager Peni Agustijanto shares his experience in facilitating the business model canvas training for farmer organisations and village-owned enterprises (BUMDes) in West Sulawesi. Read his story.

School canteen plays an important role in providing children with nutritious food, while promoting a healthier food consumption. Food Smart Cities consortium in Indonesia conducted an observation in 12 school canteens in the cities of Depok and Solo to investigate food procurement practices in school canteens.