Philip Teverow

Philip Teverow, co-founder of Yolélé, shares his journey of introducing fonio, a gluten-free ancient grain, to the U.S. He discusses the challenges of building a sustainable supply chain and how they secured Whole Foods as a major retailer. The conversation highlights the surprising rise of fonio beer and Yolélé's innovative expansions into new product categories. Philip also offers valuable insights for emerging food entrepreneurs navigating distribution and growth while emphasizing the importance of supporting West African farmers.