The Investing in Blue Foods: Innovation and Partnerships for Impact 2026 report focuses on the transformative potential of blue foods — aquatic animals, plants, and algae — as a cornerstone of future sustainable food systems. It explores how innovation and coordinated partnerships can expand production, improve nutrition, bolster climate resilience, and drive economic growth, especially in regions like Africa where blue foods already constitute a significant share of animal protein and employment.
Key Insights
Strategic Food Systems Opportunity:
Blue foods can enhance nutrition, strengthen resilience, and contribute to economic growth when scaled responsibly.Economic and Nutritional Gains:
Doubling blue foods production in Africa could generate billions in GDP, reduce protein gaps, and support sustainable livelihoods.Innovation Across the Value Chain:
Technological and process innovations — in feed, aquaculture methods, processing, logistics, and cold chains — are essential to unlock productivity and reduce losses.Partnerships to Mobilize Investment:
Coordinated action among governments, private investors, innovators, and development partners is needed to attract capital and build inclusive blue food ecosystems.
