Officials say the measure would strengthen food security, encourage local feed production, and protect fish farmers from currency volatility and supply‑chain disruptions.
A new wave of floating cage aquaculture projects promises to reduce Burkina Faso’s reliance on fish imports and strengthen its domestic supply.
The approval clears Bunge’s PRO-S program for use under ASC Feed Standard rules and supports wider use of verified soy in fish feed.
Aquaculture production surpasses 192,000 tons; Saudi seafood exports reach US$350 million.
The company has nearly five decades of experience in animal nutrition across Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles and Rwanda, and began operating in Kenya in 2024.
The partnership is designed to address growing international demand for responsibly produced seafood, particularly in high-end markets.
The palatability response was equivalent to that achieved with 3% squid meal, a long-established benchmark in shrimp feed formulations.
Mowi will retain its existing feed business unit ensuring that production stays in-house while benefiting from Skretting’s formulations.
The new facility will manufacture 48,000 tonnes of animal feed and 15,000 tonnes of aquatic feed annually.
The project forms part of Project Willow, the Scottish government’s initiative to transform Grangemouth into a hub for green technologies.