Africa Protein Alliance
We connect producers, logistics, and policymakers to drive sustainable food security and trade innovation across the continent.
Strengthening Africa’s Protein Value Chain
The Africa Protein Alliance is an independent continental industry body dedicated to bridging the gap between producers, logistics innovators, and policymakers. We unite the meat, seafood, and poultry sectors to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable trade growth across the continent.
Our mission is to position Africa as a globally competitive protein hub, ensuring food security and driving investment through strategic partnerships and digital transformation.
Read Our Full VisionVision 2030
Our Strategic Goals
By 2030, we aim to strengthen agricultural partnerships, advance food security initiatives, and expand policy collaboration across the continent.
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Continental Stakeholder Network
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Food Security Programs
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Strategic Trade Partnerships
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Policy & Industry Forums
Our Core Industry Sectors
We provide strategic support and trade facilitation across the entire African protein ecosystem.
Meat Industry
Driving standards in production and trade, ensuring local meat products meet international quality and export compliance.
Seafood Industry
Supporting sustainable fishing practices and developing cross-border trade infrastructure for African aquatic proteins.
Poultry Sector
Empowering regional poultry producers through market access, disease-prevention protocols, and supply chain efficiency.
Logistics
Modernizing African transport networks to ensure faster, cheaper, and more reliable movement of protein goods.
Cold-Chain
Investing in temperature-controlled warehousing and refrigerated transit to eliminate post-harvest losses across the continent.
Agriculture
Integrating agribusiness into the protein value chain, from sustainable feed production to large-scale supply management.
Strategic oversight
Our Leadership
Our Supporting Partners
We align with a diverse range of partners across the public and private sectors. These partnerships enable us to leverage expertise, resources, and networks to drive innovation and growth in the African protein sector.
Department of Agriculture
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
National Department of Health
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Department of Transport
Department of Tourism
Department of Science and Innovation
Department of Small Business Development
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Sarah Baartman District Municipality
National Treasury
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Technology Innovation Agency
Eastern Cape Development Corporation
Small Enterprise Development Agency
Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency
Industrial Development Corporation
Agricultural Research Council
National Empowerment Fund
Land Bank
Key Articles
Explore our curated insights, industry reports, and strategic intelligence across the African protein sector.
Article Topics
Meat & Poultry
Stay informed on livestock production, protein demand, and animal health developments.
Read MoreFood Security
Explore the policies, risks, and solutions shaping resilient global food systems.
Read MoreCold-Chain Logistics
Understand how logistics and storage systems reduce waste across food supply chains.
Read MoreSkills Development
Learn how workforce training and education are shaping the future of agriculture.
Read MoreTech & Innovation
Discover the technologies transforming productivity, sustainability, and modern agricultural operations.
Read MoreTrade & Investment
Track investments, exports, and market trends driving agrifood sector growth globally.
Read MoreSeafood Sector
Follow trends in aquaculture, fisheries, sustainability, and global seafood supply chains.
Read MoreAre you part of the African protein ecosystem? Join us.
From the pasture to policy, every voice in Africa’s protein ecosystem is a catalyst for change. Whether you are scaling local production, driving cold-chain logistics, or shaping the regulatory landscape, your expertise is the missing piece to our continental puzzle.
Join a coalition of forward-thinkers committed to elevating our meat and seafood sectors. We are building the network where visionaries meet and industry standards are redefined; we would be proud to have your impact counted among ours.
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