MEET FONIO

THE NEXT SUPER GRAIN

Naturally grown in West Africa for over 5000 years, fonio is one of the oldest, nutrient-rich, and most sustainable grains in the world.

Naturally gluten-free with a low glycaemic index and mild in flavour,
fonio integrates easily into modern food formulations while offering
strong sustainability credentials and a compelling origin story.
Its light and fine texture makes it particularly suitable for gluten-free
bakery blends, cereals, ready meals, and plant-based product
development.

Fonio is increasingly recognised across Europe as a next-generation
climate-resilient grain with strong commercial potential in health focused and sustainability-led product ranges.

FONIO IS MAKING HEADLINES

WHAT CAN YOU MAKE WITH FONIO?

Suitable for:

Gluten-free flour blends
Gluten-free retail products
Bakery applications
Breakfast cereals and porridges
Extruded snacks
Ready meals and grain blends
Plant-based formulations
Baby food and early nutrition products
Instant grain formats
Side dishes and convenience products
Brewing and distilling applications

Ideal for:

Food manufacturers, millers, ingredient distributors, private label brands, breakfast cereal producers, plant-based brands, gluten-free product manufacturers, snack and pasta manufacturers, infant nutrition companies, functional food brands, bakeries, brewers and distillers, pet food manufacturers, and foodservice operators.

Fonio can be incorporated into a wider range of grain-based products—these are just a few examples

SUSTAINABILITY

Fonio is one of the most climate-resilient grains available today.

Grows in poor soils with minimal agricultural inputs
Requires little water compared with major cereal crops
Matures rapidly, supporting food security in semi-arid regions
Contributes to resilient farming systems in the Sahel
Supports smallholder livelihoods across West Africa

Fonio supports climate-resilient agriculture in semi-arid regions alongside strengthening smallholder livelihoods across West Africa

— offering manufacturers a credible pathway to diversify ingredients while supporting climate-adapted agriculture.

NUTRITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Fonio is a naturally gluten-free ancient grain with a distinctive micronutrient profile, favourable digestibility characteristics, and strong relevance for nutrition-focused formulations.

Nutritional highlights:

Naturally rich in iron compared with many common cereals
Contains methionine and cysteine, amino acids often limited in major grains such as wheat, maize, and rice
Easily digestible carbohydrate source suitable for light formulations
Supports fibre enrichment in gluten-free products
Naturally low in fat
Suitable for infant and early nutrition applications
Contributes to diversified wholegrain formulations
Widely recognised for its favourable glycaemic response compared with refined cereal grains
Suitable for lower-GI product development

FORMAT AVAILABLE

Available as:

Whole grain raw
Whole grain precooked
Gluten-free flour (milled at origin; UK-milled supply in development)

PACKAGING

Available in foodservice and bulk ingredient supply formats suitable for product development, pilot trials, and commercial sourcing.

Packaging configurations can be adapted depending on application requirements and order volume.

Please contact us at info@futurefoodsafrica.com to discuss packaging options for your production needs.

SUPPLY AVAILABILITY

We support product development trials, pilot-scale testing, and commercial sourcing discussions across a range of formats and volumes.

Scalable sourcing is available depending on format and harvest cycle.

Please contact us at info@futurefoodsafrica.com to discuss minimum order quantities, volume requirements, and pricing.

Want to learn more about fonio, enquire about applications or availability? Let's have a chat!

Please email us at info@futurefoodsafrica.com.

We aim to respond within 1-2 days

Stephane

Founder, Future Foods Africa