The North American Renderers Association (NARA) and the Feed Industry Alliance of Ghana (FIAG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a framework for cooperation to support a safe, sustainable and competitive animal feed sector in Ghana.
The MOU was signed during a virtual ceremony bringing together NARA and FIAG leadership and members from Ghana and the United States, facilitated by LixCap Advisory, NARA’s in-market representative for Africa.
“I am delighted to see NARA expand its activities to Ghana,” said Dana Johnson Downing, NARA’s senior vice president of international programs. “FIAG brings deep knowledge of Ghana’s feed industry and the needs of its members. Our joint collaboration will be the key to making this partnership a success.”
Under the MOU, the two organizations intend to cooperate in four main areas:
- Technical exchange on the safe and effective use of rendered animal proteins and fats in feed formulations
- Training and capacity building for FIAG members, feed millers and nutritionists
- Sharing of market and regulatory information, including engagement with relevant Ghanaian authorities as appropriate
- Industry linkages between Ghanaian feed producers and U.S. suppliers and technical experts
The partnership comes at a key moment for Ghana’s growing livestock and poultry sector, where reliable access to high-quality, cost-effective feed ingredients is essential to continued growth.
“Today’s signature is only the beginning,” said Asiwome Dzineku, president of the Feed Industry Alliance of Ghana. “We look forward to turning this MOU into concrete results for our members, through practical training, technical exchange and stronger links with the U.S. rendering industry that will help Ghana’s feed sector become more competitive and resilient.”
The MOU is non-binding and does not create financial obligations for either party. As a first step, NARA and FIAG will agree on a short work plan of joint activities.
