Aller Aqua has commited to supporting the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society as ‘Gold Founding Sponsor’.

Aller Aqua commits to boosting aquaculture development in Africa

Aller Aqua has become sponsor of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) in a bid to support the development and growth of aquaculture in Africa.

The newest Aller plant in Africa. Photo: Aller Aqua Zambia

In recent years the company has grown significantly in the African markets, which the company considers that has happened based on the company’s “Let’s grow together approach” paired with the quality of the feed, the results the feed creates for customers and not least dedicated staffs and knowledge-sharing.

“It is important for us to continue to have a positive impact on aquaculture globally. Aquaculture is experiencing significant growth, particularly in Africa, and it is vital to support initiatives which help ensure that growth of aquaculture is facilitated all over Africa. This is done through research as well as sharing knowledge,” Niels Lundgaard, Commercial Director for Africa explained.

On the African continent Aller Aqua has factories in both Egypt and Zambia.

“It is good to see the focus African aquaculture is experiencing. We see the growth first hand when talking to customers and we experience a great interest in our feeds. This has enabled us to double our production facilities. The African Chapter of the WAS will increase focus and capabilities within the sector, as well as ensure further spread of an environmentally friendly method of producing protein for our growing population,” stressed CEO of Aller Aqua Egypt, Hussien Mansour.

For his part, Lewis Ngwenya, CEO of Aller Aqua Zambia, the second factory opened on the African continent, felt confident that the African chapter will make a positive difference for increased knowledge and research in aquaculture in Africa.

“We see many fish farmers who are eager to increase their businesses and thereby make a positive contribution to the local society as well as their own earnings. We have therefore created a learning center by our factory, as well as a research module,” Ngwenya stated.

The executive also reported that they signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Worldfish for the companies to cooperatively strengthen the aquaculture sector through R&D to create increased benefits for resource-poor parties in the value chain, adding that the upstart of and cooperation with the WAS African Chapter will add to the good work already carried out.

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