Our innovation
Innovation is at the heart of our vision. After many years of Research & Development, CAA is deploying the world's first automated fonio processing unit. This unprecedented milestone revolutionizes the sector and disrupts the entire ecosystem.
Artisanal processing
- Processing time: 7 hours
- Challenging conditions
- High impurity rate in artisanal final product: 2%
- Final product not certified
Automated processing
- Processing time: 45 minutes
- Flexible conditions
- Final product free of impurities (0.01%)
- Certified and quality-controlled final product
Innovation
At CAA SARL, we are transforming the agricultural industry in Africa through our commitment to industrial innovation. Without revealing the technical details of our processes, we are proud to have developed a revolutionary fonio processing facility, the first of its kind in the world.
Yield & Quality
This major advancement not only increases production efficiency but also ensures fonio products of the highest quality, compliant with international food safety standards.
Production time
Our innovative approach allows us to process fonio in a way that significantly reduces production time while eliminating impurities. This represents a significant advancement compared to traditional, more labor-intensive and less efficient methods. It has a direct impact on the region’s ability to meet local and international food needs while supporting the rural economy.
Sustainable future
By drastically improving the fonio value chain, we contribute to stabilizing food markets and creating sustainable economic opportunities for farmers and local communities. Our efforts exemplify how technical innovation can catalyze social and economic change, fostering a more prosperous and sustainable future for Africa.
Research & Development
We are also committed to ongoing Research & Development to refine our production processes and develop additional fonio-derived products. Simultaneously, we are exploring solutions to minimize our environmental footprint, demonstrating our dedication to responsible innovation.
Gates Notes
In a recently published article on his influential blog, Gates Notes, Bill Gates shares his reflections and experience from his visit to Dakar. He highlights the innovative practices we employ to revolutionize fonio agriculture, an ancient yet underexploited cereal.
To learn more about Bill Gates' perspectives on our project and how he envisions the future of fonio in the global agro-industry:
Join us in our mission to transform fonio agriculture and contribute to a more sustainable future. Explore our products and engage with us to make a difference.
Bill Gates' visit is a powerful testimony to the importance of innovation in African agriculture and reinforces our commitment to developing sustainable solutions that benefit our community and the world at large.
Thanks to this new technology,
CAA produces the cleanest fonio on the market.
Thanks to this new technology,
CAA produces the cleanest fonio on the market.
Purity
CAA delivers the cleanest fonio on the market, with a finished product containing almost no impurities (0.01% impurities).
Safety
The fonio produced by CAA is the safest on the market because there is no manual contact throughout the entire manufacturing process.
Quality control
CAA’s production line fully complies with international quality standards and norms.
Purity
CAA delivers the cleanest fonio on the market, with a finished product containing almost no impurities (0.01% impurities).
Safety
The fonio produced by CAA is the safest on the market because there is no manual contact throughout the entire manufacturing process.
Quality control
CAA’s production line fully complies with international quality standards and norms.
Equipment
& Production
The manufacturing process and machines are exclusively owned by CAA. This is a new technology in the market, locally designed by the technical teams of the company in Senegal. A world first!
To meet increasing demand, CAA is proud to deliver a production capacity of one metric ton of pre-cooked fonio per day.