Who we are
Welcome to CAA SARL, a pioneer in fonio processing, an ancient cereal that promotes agricultural sustainability in Africa. Our modern facility is the first to optimize fonio production, providing high-quality products that support food security and rural development. Committed to innovation and community, we strive for a greener and more prosperous future. Join us in redefining agriculture with fonio.
Fonio, the grain of the future?
CAA is a company dedicated to promoting and valorizing fonio, an ancient cereal from West Africa. Founded with the vision of restoring fonio to its rightful place in the modern food world, CAA has embarked on an ambitious mission: to highlight fonio's potential as the grain of the future.
Nutritional value
Fonio is rich in proteins, essential amino acids, fiber, minerals such as iron and zinc, as well as B-complex vitamins. Moreover, fonio is gluten-free, making it a highly sought-after food source.
Climate resilience
Fonio is a highly resilient crop, capable of thriving in poor soil conditions and arid areas. Moreover, it requires minimal water for cultivation, making it a particularly attractive option.
Food security
Fonio contributes to ensuring food security by providing a resilient, nutritious, and fast-growing crop. Therefore, it serves as a reliable food source for populations living in vulnerable regions.
Cultivation
of fonio
Highly valued for its ability to grow in poor and arid soils where other cereals like maize or rice would struggle to survive, this resilient plant matures very quickly, in just six to eight weeks.
Discover how CAA is revolutionizing fonio processing through innovative industrialization processes.
Discover how CAA is revolutionizing fonio processing through innovative industrialization processes.
Bill Gates discovers the innovation
of fonio in Dakar
We are extremely honored and proud to have welcomed Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, to our fonio factory in Dakar, Senegal. This visit highlights the growing interest in sustainable and innovative agricultural solutions developed in Africa.
Our engagements
By producing and processing fonio locally, CAA contributes to stimulating the local economy, reducing carbon emissions associated with transportation, and preserving the freshness and quality of products. Our values are anchored in the following commitments :
Durability
Preserving natural resources and reducing environmental impact through sustainable agricultural and business practices.
Equity
Creating fair economic opportunities for local communities to strengthen their food security.
Quality
Ensuring high standards of production and processing to offer high-quality products to local consumers.
I had the opportunity to visit CAA (Compagnie Agroalimentaire Africaine) during my trip to Senegal, and I was thrilled by how it enables local farmers to earn a better living. Their work with fonio is not only impressive, but also inspiring.
Findi by CAA
Equipped with the world's first automatic fonio processing unit with an annual capacity of 2400 tonnes, CAA naturally creates its brand, Findi, with its first product being pre-cooked fonio.
Nutritional quality
Authentic origin
Culinary versatility
