CBC 2025: Terra Ingredients and RahrBSG Partner to Bring Fonio to Craft Brewers
Terra Ingredients and RahrBSG are excited to announce a new partnership to bring fonio—a nutrient-dense, climate-resilient ancient grain—to the craft brewing industry. As interest in fonio continues to gain traction among innovative brewers, this collaboration ensures a trusted supply chain and easy access for breweries looking to explore this exciting new ingredient. “This partnership brings […]
How Chef Abégan is Transforming African Gastronomy with Fonio
Chef Christian Abégan’s love for cooking began in the vibrant culinary setting of his childhood in Cameroon, West Africa. Growing up in a large family with six siblings where food was central to family life, Abégan fondly remembers lunches as significant moments of connection. His parents, a parliamentarian father, and a bank-working mother, fostered a […]
Forbes Feature: Partnering for a Sustainable Agriculture Future
Terra Ingredients is proud to be featured in Forbes Africa’s latest article on the future of agriculture in Africa. The piece highlights how young entrepreneurs are returning to West Africa to drive innovation and sustainability in farming, with a focus on regenerative practices and global market expansion. As a leader in organic and specialty ingredients, […]
Going Against the Grain with Maimouna Diallo
Nestled in the mountainous landscapes of the Fouta Djallon region of Guinea, the seeds of transformation are being sewn for a forgotten grain and the value of women in Guinean society.
Driving Change: Terra’s Advocacy for Food Security with Peter Carlson
In their 2024 Global Report on Food Crises, the Food Security Information Network (FSIN) and the Global Network Against Food Crises revealed that over 280 million people across 59 countries faced acute food insecurity in 2023, a troubling increase of nearly 24 million from the previous year. Despite advancements in agriculture and technology, the situation […]
Beer With Impact: Brewgooder Launches Fonio Session IPA with Fairtrade Fonio
Alan Mahon of Brewgooder discusses their new fonio beer and working with Terra Ingredients to create the first Fairtrade Certified fonio supply chain On World Water Day in 2016, Alan Mahon and friend James Hughes launched their crowdfunded beer brand, Brewgooder, with a much larger goal than simply making great beer. In addition to […]
How Food Brands & Manufacturers Can Leverage Fonio & Impact Global Food Insecurity
Fonio is not new to West African communities, but it is new to most of the outside world and it offers a potentially timely solution to local and global food insecurity. This is due to many factors, but most importantly, fonio has climate-proof and nutritional features that make it uniquely suited for our current challenges.
Fonio’s Global Potential: Exploring the Path to Food Security and Community Impact with Terra’s Malick Diedhiou
In an attempt to answer the many questions around scaling up fonio exports, we looked inward to the person here at Terra Ingredients who first introduced us to the idea of fonio and is now one of the leaders of our fonio initiative: Malick Diedhiou
A Deep Dive Into Fonio’s Nutritional Benefits
Fonio’s resilience in difficult climates and resistance to drought make it a crucial crop in West Africa, but studies have also found that this ancient super grain has much more to offer than just being a sustainable, affordable source of nutrition.
Fonio’s Potential as a Flour Substitute
Fonio grain, also known as “Acha” or “Digitaria exilis,” has been consumed in West Africa for thousands of years, but recently it has gained attention for its potential as a substitute for wheat flour in various recipes. Fonio’s flavor profile and versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of baked goods and other dishes.