Gov’t eyes sugar-based protein industry

April 8 2026

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has met with a team of investors from Barson Strategy Group to explore potential investment opportunities within Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy.

The engagement forms part of the Government’s ongoing push to attract strategic partnerships aimed at driving innovation, adding value to local resources, and creating new economic prospects across key sectors.

During the discussions, the investors signaled strong interest in the potential of using sugar and its byproducts to produce protein—an emerging industry with growing global demand. Talks focused on how Guyana’s revitalized sugar industry could support value-added production, including alternative protein sources for both local consumption and export.

Minister Mustapha welcomed the interest, noting that such initiatives align with the Government’s broader vision to diversify the agricultural sector, increase returns from traditional industries, and position Guyana as a leader in agro-processing and sustainable food production.