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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 the UK food industry discover, source and trial fonio, creating new market opportunities for African producers while helping build more resilient food systems.
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, help the UK food industry discover, source and trial fonio.
He is also the founder of Fonioka, a UK-based fonio brand, bringing this ancient grain to UK shelves and kitchens.
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.