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Transforming Aquaculture and Food Systems, Unlocking the Blue Economy

The Aquaculture & Blue Economy Consortium (TAC) is an integrated aquaculture and blue economy ecosystem builder working to transform fish production into a structured, investable and inclusive sector.

TAC brings together specialised enterprises, farmer networks, technical expertise, digital systems and strategic partnerships to support the full aquaculture value chain — connecting quality fingerlings, feed systems, farmer training, production support, processing, value addition, market access, traceability and investment readiness.

The Numbers Behind the Opportunity

Aquaculture is one of Africa's most important food security and blue economy opportunities, but the sector remains constrained by fragmented production, weak market systems, limited access to quality inputs and underinvestment.

TAC is building the systems needed to close that gap.

The Market Gap

436,000 MT Kenya's estimated annual fish deficit

USD 790M+ Estimated economic cost linked to the fish supply gap

78% Share of fish production driven by smallholders who often lack access to finance, quality inputs and structured markets

30–40% Estimated post-harvest fish losses linked to weak cold chain, aggregation and processing systems

Less than 10% Agricultural financing reaching aquaculture and MSMEs in crop and fish value chains

TAC in Numbers

3,084+ Smallholder producers supported through training, technical support, inputs and market systems

1.1M+ Monthly fingerling production and supply capacity across catfish and tilapia systems

1,500+ MSMEs and value-chain actors digitized to improve visibility, traceability and financial readiness

2,230+ Oilseed farmers engaged through circular production systems linked to feed, by-products and rural livelihoods

120% Reduction in post-harvest losses within TAC-supported networks through better handling, processing and market coordination

TAC's numbers are not isolated achievements. They show an ecosystem taking shape. Through its portfolio enterprises, farmer networks, digital tools and strategic partnerships, TAC is connecting the parts of the aquaculture value chain that are often left separate: quality seed, feed, training, production, processing, traceability, market access and finance readiness.

Our Portfolio

Transforming Aquaculture and Food Systems, Unlocking the Blue Economy

Importance Of The Blue Economy And Aquaculture

Transforming Aquaculture and Food Systems, Unlocking the Blue Economy

The blue economy and aquaculture play a crucial role in providing food security and generating economic opportunities while promoting sustainable development. Aquaculture, in particular, has been identified as a key sector to address the challenges of food security and economic development, especially in regions where there is a high demand for fish and limited opportunities for wild-capture fisheries. The blue economy, which encompasses a wide range of economic activities related to oceans, seas, and coastal areas, has the potential to generate significant economic benefits while promoting the sustainable use of marine resources. By investing in the blue economy and aquaculture, we can create sustainable livelihoods, reduce poverty, and promote environmental conservation.

How We Work

Transforming Aquaculture and Food Systems, Unlocking the Blue Economy

TAC collaborates

TAC collaborates with relevant actors in the value chain such as policymakers, industry players, and regulators to build a thorough understanding of market systems. This is achieved through: