In this episode, I speak to Gerry McCollum, Founder, and CEO of Chicoa Fish Farm & Aquafeeds. 

Chicoa Fish Farm  offers a vertically integrated solution to kick-start the freshwater aquaculture industry.

Chicoa Fish Farm was founded by Gerard McCollum and Damien Legros in 2015 with the vision to provide a blueprint for a sustainable aquaculture industry across Africa. Since its inception, Chicoa has focused on securing its supply chain through primary production of tilapia, establishing a breeding program, and developing sales and distribution channels in Mozambique, Malawi, South Africa, and Zambia.   

Gerry talks about: 1) What is the biggest challenges and barriers in aquaculture in Africa

2) Protein supply deficit in Africa. Chicken and fish can be a good solution in terms of cost-efficiency 

3) Chicoá's business model (value chain in vertical) and how its supply chain work? 

4)  Annual production and sales

5) His priorities in the expansion and growth with new investment

6) His long term vision for Chicoa