Umoya Foods

Umoya Foods Umoya Foods is a South African not-for-profit working hard to extract the best local African ingredie This means local communities can deliver top quality.

DEVELOPING SMALL-SCALE FARMING BUSINESSES

Umoya Foods develops high-quality, nutritious dried food products by working closely with the farmers who produce our crops.
​ We share our revenues with our farmers.
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We are working on innovative technologies to allow smaller farmers to manufacture on the farm. Farmers benefit from involvement in the production. You can be sure the ingredients are farm fresh and the nutrition is locked in!

Isn’t it funny how inflammation and gut restoration have suddenly become the buzzwords?We’ve been watching from the side...
06/05/2026

Isn’t it funny how inflammation and gut restoration have suddenly become the buzzwords?

We’ve been watching from the sidelines… and honestly, we love to see it.

Our community, though?
You’ve been in the loop from the very beginning. 💓💓

As much as it’s trending now, it’s also a pretty good reminder to look a little closer at the quality of food we’re consuming

Just a gentle nudge that there are products made with your gut and brain function in mind.

Ours just happens to be one of them.

Baked apples, but make them gut-friendly.With all the gut talk lately, we’re keeping it simple, a sprinkle of our Thrive...
02/04/2026

Baked apples, but make them gut-friendly.

With all the gut talk lately, we’re keeping it simple, a sprinkle of our Thrive Baobab for that citrusy zing plus fibre and antioxidants your gut will thank you for.

And paired with amaranth grain? Think plant protein, minerals, and feel-good nourishment that keeps things moving and balanced.

Nothing fancy. Just food that works with your body.

Have you ever thought about how your food actually gets to you? Not the shelf part… the before.The soil. The hands. The ...
31/03/2026

Have you ever thought about how your food actually gets to you?

Not the shelf part… the before.
The soil. The hands. The process.

We source from small-scale farmers across South Africa, people who grow with care, and use knowledge passed down over time.

We keep the process gentle, no heat, no preservatives, no overdoing it. Just blending ingredients as they are, keeping their natural goodness intact.

And then… it reaches you.
Food your body recognises. Food that feels honest.

No long story. Just a simple one, from soil to spoon.

From the soil to your table, we’re doing more than just feeding, we’re nourishing, supporting, and reviving indigenous c...
27/02/2026

From the soil to your table, we’re doing more than just feeding, we’re nourishing, supporting, and reviving indigenous crops.✨

We partner with small-scale farmers to bring nutrient-dense, indigenous crops back into the spotlight. Our ingredients are GMO-free, chemical-free, and minimally processed, preserving the natural goodness while supporting food security and sustainable livelihoods.

Every bowl, bar, or blend isn’t just a treat for you; it’s a step towards healthier communities, uplifted farmers, and a thriving local food system.

Because real impact happens when we care for people, the planet, and the foods that connect us all.

As we embark on the new year, we’re thinking about all the hands that make our food possible, the small-scale farmers wh...
05/01/2026

As we embark on the new year, we’re thinking about all the hands that make our food possible, the small-scale farmers who tend the fields, the families who harvest amaranth and other superfoods, and the kitchens that turn them into bowls of goodness.

This year, we want to grow that story even more, working with more farmers, supporting local value chains, and sharing food that nourishes communities as much as it nourishes plates.

Because every bowl has a story, and we can’t wait to see where this year takes us.

08/12/2025

Just when you thought Gauteng and KZN were the only ones booming with our Ancient Grains goodness…

Cape Town, surprise!
Your Christmas shopping is officially getting an Umoya Foods spruce

Because why should Joburg and Durban have all the fun?

Here’s where you can find us at across the Mother City:

🛒 Constantia Emporium
🛒 Gardens Shopping Centre
🛒 Lifestyle on Kloof
🛒 Table Bay Mall
🛒 The Village Square
🛒 V&A Waterfront
🛒 Cavendish Square
🛒 Drakenstein Sentrum
🛒 Steenberg Village
🛒 The Point Mall

So go on, Cape Town, grab your tote bags, your sunscreen, and your “I only eat nourishing things now” energy, and stock up.

What if we made this year’s festive season just a little different, a little more intentional, a little more nourishing?...
03/12/2025

What if we made this year’s festive season just a little different, a little more intentional, a little more nourishing?

Not complicated. Not overdone. Just… impactful in the quiet, wholesome ways that matter.

We’ve been imagining tables filled with bowls that feel good, colourful grains, warm porridges, and simple recipes that bring comfort without the fuss. Food that slows you down instead of speeding you up.

In our own kitchen, we’ve been playing around with a few recipe ideas using Umoya ingredients, gentle, grounding dishes that remind us of home.

If you’re looking for inspiration as you plan your meals over the next few weeks, you can browse some of our favourites here: umoyafoods.com/recipes

Here’s to creating tables that nourish, soothe, and bring a little meaning back into the way we eat, however you choose to celebrate.

01/12/2025

If you’re new here and wondering,
“Okay, but… where can I get my hands on this Umoya goodness?"

We’ve got you!

Now that the festive season is in full swing (aka: the season of too many snacks and not enough nutrients), you can keep things wholesome by grabbing our products at these stores:

🌿 Johannesburg
• Village View Shopping Centre
• Southdowns Shopping Centre

🌿 KZN
• La Lucia Mall

So next time you’re browsing the aisles, asking yourself whether you really need another festive treat… know the answer is:

Yes, and it should be the nourishing kind.

In many corners of South Africa, amaranth still grows quietly, faithfully, resiliently. It asks for little and gives so ...
17/10/2025

In many corners of South Africa, amaranth still grows quietly, faithfully, resiliently.
It asks for little and gives so much iron, fibre, strength, and a story of survival passed down through generations.

Yesterday, the world celebrated , a moment to imagine a future of food security and sustainability.
But perhaps, that future isn’t somewhere far ahead.
Perhaps it’s right here, in the leaves and grains that once nourished our ancestors.

May we learn to embrace what once was because what once was still is.

Ever feel like your energy has just... vanished into thin air? It might be time to show potassium a little love.This qui...
18/06/2025

Ever feel like your energy has just... vanished into thin air?
It might be time to show potassium a little love.

This quiet mineral keeps your muscles moving, your heart steady, and your brain from buffering mid-thought 🧠⚡️ (we’ve all been there).

The best part? You’ll find it in our entire product range — from cereals to our nutrient boosts and snack bars. Yup, potassium’s been chilling in your pantry this whole time.

We’re not trying to confuse your taste buds (or your vocabulary).Just nutrient-dense ingredients that make sense—in your...
11/06/2025

We’re not trying to confuse your taste buds (or your vocabulary).
Just nutrient-dense ingredients that make sense—in your mouth and on the label.

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Johannesburg

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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