Bill Gates Takes Note of Fonio, Recognizing its Potential for Positive Impact
Six years ago, when we launched our fonio initiative at Terra Ingredients, we knew that big things were in store for this relatively unknown, drought-resistant super grain out of West Africa—and more importantly: for the communities where fonio is grown and potential consumers alike. Now, as fonio continues to reach mainstream audiences internationally, even Bill […]
Terra Ingredients Receives Fairtrade Certification for Fonio
We are excited to announce that Terra Ingredients and our network of fonio farmers in Guinea, West Africa are now officially Fairtrade certified. This comes after an extensive audit of our entire supply chain, from the farms in West Africa where fonio is grown on through final processing. We’re proud to now offer Fairtrade […]
Join Terra at Natural Products Expo West Booth 1531
We’re excited to be returning to the Expo West trade show once again! Join us at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California from March 12-16, 2024! You can find us in Hall B, Organic Exhibitors section, at booth #1531. Whether you’re interested in learning more about our products or discussing potential collaborations, we’d […]
Health Benefits of Fonio
Once considered an underutilized/neglected crop, fonio is shedding its prior reputation due to its adaptability to changing climates, sustainability to produce and its health benefits to consumers.
Andes to Africa Golden Ale with Fonio: A Unique Beer Collaboration by Terra Ingredients and Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company
Beer lovers, gather around because we have a fantastic story. Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company, a microbrewery located in New York, reached out to us at Terra Ingredients to collaborate on a beer using the ancient grain fonio.
Iya Foods Believes in Fonio: How One Brand is Consciously Introducing African Superfoods to the Market
Food and entrepreneurship were woven into Toyin Kolawole’s DNA long before she launched Iya Foods in 2015. Growing up in Nigeria, as the first born girl of her family of five, Toyin spent much of her childhood assisting her entrepreneurial mother in a series of successful small businesses.
The Terra Way: How Terra Ingredients is Building a Sustainable Food Future
Terra Ingredients is dedicated to cleaning up a broken system in order to create a sustainable future for our planet. For the last two decades we’ve steadily built a reliable and trustworthy organic food supply chain that benefits the consumer, the farmer and their local communities.
Introducing Fonio: The Most Important Ancient Grain You Haven’t Heard Of Yet
Enter the term “ancient grain” into any search algorithm and you’ll be flooded with household names like barley, sorghum, quinoa and amaranth. These fortuitous seeds have fed our appetites for millenia, ever since humans shifted from searching for food as hunter-gatherers to evolving into farmers who produced agriculture en masse. Ancient grains represent how our […]
Roasted Summer Vegetable Fonio Grain Bowl
This bowl is a delicious, super-simple, nutrient-packed meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Remix this bowl by using vegetables you have on hand or those that are in season near you! Total Time: 45 Minutes Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Yields: 4 Servings Ingredients: Bowl: 1 cup cooked Fonio […]
3 Ways to Make Fonio
Fonio is an ancient West African grain celebrated for its nutrition and versatility. This naturally gluten-free, protein and nutrient-packed supergrain is terrific for those looking to add a nourishing ingredient to their diet. Fonio is a healthy source of fiber, iron, protein, vitamin B, and calcium. As an added bonus, because it is a complex […]