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Fonio is a gluten-free African grain that’s good for you and the planet. Discover Pierre Thiam's journey, learn new recipes and buy Fonio on
Overview
Employees
51-200
Founded date
2017
Mentions in press and media 5
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| Sep 7, 2023 | West African cookbook expands on how to use fonio, a drought-resistant grain few know about | Renowned Senegalese chef Pierre Thiam has been a fixture on the New York and global food scene for years as executive chef at Nok by Alara in Lagos, chef at the Pullman Hotel in Dakar and owner of Teranga in New York City. In 2017, he launc... |
| Jun 11, 2023 | Father’s Day Gift Guide: International Gifts For The Barbecue Lover | Barbecue time can include all generations.getty |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Leftovers: Snoop Dogg’s THC snacks sizzle; Starkist hooks into Smart Bowls | Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get pitched, so here are som... |
| Feb 3, 2022 | African Super Millet: Should Fonio Be In Your Grains Pantry? | 3 Mins Read Undervalued and little understood outside of West Africa, fonio is a superfood waiting in the wings for its star moment. A viable alternative to quinoa and couscous, the gluten-free grain is a powerhouse of potential. Its benefi... |
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FAQ about Yolélé
When was Yolélé founded?
Yolélé was founded in 2017.
What has the press written about Yolélé?
Parsers VC has collected 5 articles mentioning Yolélé, among them “West African cookbook expands on how to use fonio, a drought-resistant grain few know about” (Sep 7, 2023) and “Father’s Day Gift Guide: International Gifts For The Barbecue Lover” (Jun 11, 2023).
Is Yolélé still active?
Yes, Yolélé is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 8, 2026.