BIRDC flagship brand
Premium banana flour built for modern Africa and global markets.
Tooke transforms Uganda’s highland bananas into clean-label, gluten-free flours and foods backed by two decades of research, farmer partnerships and industrial quality systems.
From banana value gap to premium food system
BIRDC was created to solve a real economic problem: post-harvest loss, low farmer incomes and dependence on imported wheat. Tooke is the commercial answer, a brand that turns Uganda’s matooke into premium flour, snacks and ingredients with measurable health, livelihood and industrial value.
A commercial food brand with research depth, industrial discipline and a farmer-first supply model.
Research foundation
PIBID began the banana industrialisation journey that later became BIRDC and the Tooke brand.
Commercial transition
BIRDC emerged as the commercial vehicle taking research into scalable products and market presence.
Industry recognition
Recognition through the BUBU Impactive Expo Award reinforced Tooke’s national relevance and execution quality.
Export-ready positioning
The brand is building around quality systems, traceability and a stronger route into regional and global markets.
Years of banana R&D
MT/day expansion target
Target yield per hectare
Gluten-free product integrity
Two flagship flours. Multiple market uses.
Tooke combines agricultural authenticity, food science and market readiness in one proposition.
Raw Tooke Flour
A fine gluten-free flour for baking, formulation and product development, with a neutral profile and premium texture.
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Instant Tooke Flour
A pre-cooked convenience flour for quick porridge, therapeutic feeding, school meals and household nutrition.
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A commercial food brand with research depth, industrial discipline and a farmer-first supply model.
Clean-label by design
Naturally gluten-free flour produced without artificial additives, colours or preservatives.
Farmer-linked sourcing
Community Processing Units and grower partnerships improve traceability, pricing and supply resilience.
Health-forward nutrition
Resistant starch and nutrient density make Tooke relevant for wellness, family meals and institutional feeding.
Industrial credibility
Pilot-plant processing, certifications and research depth help Tooke compete beyond commodity narratives.
Brand proof that travels well
From instant meals to bakery applications, Tooke is designed to be practical, versatile and easy to adopt.
Tooke’s story is stronger than product packaging alone. It brings together a real founder-led mission, industrial processing, recognised quality marks, government and institutional visibility, and a brand narrative that is distinctly Ugandan without feeling provincial.
Quality systems
Pilot-plant processing, traceable sourcing and certification pathways strengthen confidence for buyers.
Brand proof
Awards, exhibitions and real-world institutional usage create proof beyond marketing claims.
Commercial growth with real farmer impact
Every Tooke product starts in Uganda’s banana-growing communities. By linking processing, training and market access, BIRDC helps farmers reduce losses and participate in a higher-value chain.
That is the difference between a good story and a durable business model: better yields, fairer pricing, traceability and a nationally relevant local substitute for imported flour.
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Who Tooke is built for
The brand works best when it speaks clearly to each buying context instead of sounding generic.
Retail and family nutrition
Premium everyday products for health-conscious households looking for digestible, gluten-free alternatives.
Bakers and food innovators
A versatile ingredient for bread, biscuits, snacks and premium product development.
Institutions and development buyers
Instant Tooke Flour supports schools, hospitals and nutrition-focused feeding programmes.
Distribution and export partners
A distinctly African food brand with a strong provenance story and scalable market potential.
Practical product storytelling
The strongest food brands show usage, not just ingredients. This section keeps the site commercially useful and easier to trust.
Use-case led content
Recipe, preparation and application content helps retail customers, chefs and institutional buyers see immediate fit.
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Whether you need retail packs, institutional supply, bakery applications or an export conversation, BIRDC is ready to talk.
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