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ABOUT US
Connecting UK food businesses with Africa's ancient grains starting with fonio.
THE CHALLENGE
UK food businesses are increasingly looking to innovate, differentiate, and meet growing consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable products while building more diversified and resilient supply chains.
Yet many remain unaware that Africa is home to some of the world's most nutritious and climate-resilient ingredients, or lack a trusted route to explore them.
Meanwhile, many African smallholder farmers, cooperatives and food processors produce exceptional ingredients but face barriers to international markets due to gaps in documentation, quality systems, food safety, traceability and export readiness, limiting their commercial growth.
Based in London, UK, Future Foods Africa exists to bridge this gap, connecting UK food businesses with Africa's ancient grains, starting with fonio.
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WHAT DO WE DO?
We help UK food manufacturers, brands, bakeries, breweries, milling partners, and foodservice businesses innovate, differentiate and meet growing consumer demand by discovering, sourcing and trialling Africa's ancient grains, starting with fonio.
OUR SOURCING APPROACH
Beyond a great story, high-potential ingredients need reliable, ethical, sustainable and traceable supply chains that deliver consistent quality.
That's why we work with trusted producers meeting international standards, while supporting others in becoming export-ready, helping them access international markets and build healthier,
more resilient food systems.
By creating stronger connections across the supply chain, we are helping build healthier, more resilient food systems that are better for people and the planet.
OUR TEAM
Stephane
Founder, Future Foods Africa
Stephane leads partnerships with UK food businesses, supporting market access for Africa's ancient grains across multiple food applications,
starting with fonio.
He is also the founder of Fonioka, a UK-based premium fonio brand, through which he developed early responsible sourcing partnerships and introduced fonio to the UK market.
Fatoumata
Head of Sourcing, Future Foods Africa
Fatoumata works closely with women-led cooperatives, producer and processor partners across Africa, coordinating sourcing relationships. With experience in fonio production, she has been supporting West African women-led cooperatives in training and scaling operations to meet international quality and processing standards.
Beyond this, Fatoumata also brings her expertise as a qualified chef, developing recipes and demonstrating fonio's versatility in modern cuisine.