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South Africa and Brazil to Strengthen Protein Security Through Science-Based Cooperation
South Africa and Brazil deepened their agricultural partnership during a high-level seminar held in Pretoria on 10 December 2025. The

Building Partnerships for Food Security: Key Messages from the Department of Agriculture
As global demand for premium beef, lamb, and poultry continues to rise, South Africa finds itself poised to capitalise on

Collaborative Initiative Leads to Significant Reduction in Durban Port Turnaround Times
Over the last several months, importers have been experiencing significant delays in the issuing of removal permits at Durban Port.

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

Brazilian Poultry: Global Leader or Cause for Concern?
Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of poultry, supplying over 170 countries with affordable, high-quality protein. In South Africa, more

Local Poultry’s Double Standard: Export Ambitions, Import Aversion, and the Anti-Trust Elephant in the Coop
South Africa’s poultry industry finds itself at a crossroads. On one hand, it is calling for urgent government intervention to

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

Tariff Delays and Unreviewed Duties: A Major Threat to South Africa’s Trade Competitiveness
Tariffs have become a contentious issue across many sectors in South Africa, and the poultry industry is no exception. Underpinning

What’s Driving the Cost of Bone-In Chicken in South Africa?
Bone-in chicken portions, particularly IQF (individually quick frozen) packs, have become increasingly expensive over the past five years. IQF chicken

If You Eat Chicken, Here’s Why Restricted Imports Means You’ll Pay More for Less
Chicken is South Africa’s most popular protein. It is affordable, versatile, and essential to millions of households. But if you

Local Poultry Protectionist Lobbying Intensifies Amid Soaring Profits
South Africa’s poultry industry has staged a remarkable recovery since the devastating bird flu outbreaks of 2023, which saw over

Brazil’s Animal Protein Association Calls for Regulatory Reform in Poultry Trade
At a time when global food security and trade resilience are facing mounting challenges, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein