29 May 2025

Note from the Editor...


South Africa's deepening food security crisis with poultry shortages is looming large as the government delays critical trade decisions.

In this issue, we unpack the industry's urgent warnings, explore potential trade solutions, and assess the broader economic implications.

With millions of affordable meals at stake, the call for swift action on regionalisation agreements has never been louder.

Read on as we dissect the facts, challenge official narratives, and highlight what must be done to avert a mid-winter crisis that could hit South Africa’s most vulnerable communities the hardest.

Bird Flu Fallout: Industry Warns of Coming Food Shortages

South Africa’s looming food security crisis is escalating as government drags its feet in facilitating the resumption of imports from regions free of bird flu in Brazil.

South Africa imports 20% of its annual poultry consumption as local producers are simply unable to meet the demand ...

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Bird Flu Fallout: Industry Warns of Coming Food Shortages