Across Africa’s fast-growing aquaculture sector, feed is becoming one of the most important levers for building a truly sustainable blue economy. As farmers expand production of tilapia, catfish, and other key species, a new class of feed producers is pushing the industry toward cleaner formulations, local raw materials, and reduced pressure on wild fisheries.
These companies are not just supplying feed — they are shaping the future of responsible aquaculture on the continent.
Below are the Top 5 Sustainable Aquaculture Feed Companies in Africa, based on verified operations, localized production, and publicly available evidence of sustainable practices as of 2025.
— De Heus Animal Nutrition (Uganda / Kenya): A major feed producer strengthening Africa’s aquaculture ecosystem through new facilities that rely heavily on local raw materials to reduce imports and minimize environmental impact.
— Skretting Nigeria (Nigeria): Operates a high-capacity aqua feed plant in Ibadan, producing extruded feeds tailored to African species while helping cut transportation emissions through localized manufacturing.
— Aller Aqua Africa (Egypt / Zambia): Runs established feed mills on the continent, distributing across Africa with a strong emphasis on sustainable formulations designed to reduce waste and improve feed conversion efficiency.
— Wild Aquafeeds (South Africa): Focuses on alternative-protein “smart feeds” that lower reliance on fishmeal and fish oil, offering a science-driven pathway toward low-impact aquaculture systems.
— Aquaprotein (Kenya): Converts invasive water hyacinth from Lake Victoria into protein-rich feed ingredients, creating a circular, eco-friendly model that supports environmental cleanup and local aquaculture growth.
More producers are entering Africa’s aquafeed space, but these five stand out for their verifiable operations, sustainability-driven systems, and measurable contributions to the continent’s modern aquaculture landscape.
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