05 June 2025

Note from the Editor...


The blanket ban on Brazilian poultry imports underscores the urgent need for a more adaptive and scientifically driven policy framework.

As prices surge and supply chains strain under uncertainty, industry experts advocate for a measured response in the form of regionalisation.

The solutions presented here underscore the necessity of policy reforms that ensure stability without sacrificing food affordability. We critically examine the stakes and consider a path forward that prioritises both scientific integrity and economic resilience for South Africa.

Brazil Regionalisation Agreement: A Fast-Track Solution for SA’s Food Security

It is widely recognised by now that South Africa is on the brink of an economic and food security crisis following the blanket ban on Brazilian poultry imports due to a localised outbreak of avian influenza (AI).

Brazil has been a central supplier of mechanically deboned meat (MDM) and other vital poultry products to South Africa, filling the bulk of …

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Brazil Regionalisation Agreement: A Fast-Track Solution for SA’s Food Security