17 November 2025

Editor’s Note

In this edition, we spotlight a critical analysis of how trade policy decisions are reshaping access to South Africa’s most affordable protein: chicken.

As households face mounting food inflation, this article unpacks the unintended consequences of treating a key nutritional protein as a trade pawn rather than a public good.

When Chicken Becomes a Luxury: How Trade Policy is Undermining Nutrition in South Africa

South Africa is faced with a major challenge: one out of every four children under five years old is affected by stunted growth. This translates to approximately 1.7 million stunted children.

Stunting occurs when a child's height is below what is expected for their age because of inadequate nutrition, and it is associated with impaired brain development …

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When Chicken Becomes a Luxury: How Trade Policy is Undermining Nutrition in South Africa
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