Letter from the Editor

As we wrap up our final newsletter edition for October, we bring you an in-depth investigation into the rising prices of poultry and mechanically deboned meat. Discover how inconsistent regionalisation and heat treatment policies have played a role in these price hikes.

We're also thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the AMIE Academy's pilot group of candidates, who have completed the first phase of their curriculum—the Business Bootcamp.

In this edition, we'll recap on the latest insights from the Food Basket Barometer, focusing on August 2024 poultry and food inflation statistics provided by the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP).

At ChickenFacts, our commitment remains steadfast in providing accurate statistics, updates on the local poultry industry, and news from the global poultry scene.

The Heat is On – Poultry Prices Heavily Impacted by Regionalisation and Heat Treatment Policies

In a recent opinion piece, Fred Hume, Managing Director at Hume International, highlighted the double standards in South Africa's regionalisation and heat treatment policies for poultry imports. These policies have led to staggering price inflation for poultry over the course of this year.

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ChickenFacts Investigates: The Heat is On – Poultry Prices Heavily Impacted by Regionalisation and Heat Treatment Policies

AMIE Academy Candidates Celebrate a Milestone

The world-renowned anthropologist and author Margaret Mead said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has." These words could not be truer for the transformation initiative of the Association for Meat Importers and Exporters.

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AMIE Academy Candidates Celebrate a Milestone

Food Basket Barometer - 24 October 2024

The August 2024 Brief on Food Inflation by the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) indicates that poultry prices, especially for Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) pieces, remained largely stable, showing just a 0.7% month-on-month rise.

Get the latest stats on poultry and overall food inflation.

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Food Basket Barometer - 10 October 2024
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