09 October 2025

Editor’s Note

As local poultry players increasingly signal anti-competitive sentiment, the industry continues to frame external pressures as the primary threat to affordable chicken supply.

Yet, when scrutinising grievances around the US poultry quota and stalled export ambitions, a more nuanced picture emerges, reinforcing the Competition Commission’s investigation into industry dominance.

Local Poultry Under Pressure Amid Competition Commission’s Anti-Trust Inquiry

South Africa’s four biggest poultry producers are in the hot seat as the Competition Commission’s inquiry flags industry dominance and barriers to new entrants.

According to Business Day, SA's major poultry producers will have to justify their business practices as the Competition Commission moves forward with its antitrust investigation …

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Local Poultry Under Pressure Amid Competition Commission’s Anti-Trust Inquiry
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