
Key Budget Announcements Affecting Consumers in 2025/26
Starting 1 May 2025, the list of Vat zero-rated food items will be expanded to support vulnerable households. Zero-rated foods
Starting 1 May 2025, the list of Vat zero-rated food items will be expanded to support vulnerable households. Zero-rated foods
Poultry Imports In 2024, chicken imports showed mixed trends compared to 2023: Mechanically deboned meat (MDM) increased by 6%,
Market Analysis A recent Poultry Market Analysis shows that South Africa’s poultry industry saw growth in Q4 2024 despite economic
Fred Hume, MD at Hume International, offers candid insights on anti-competitive and anti-consumer trade policies affecting poultry trade in South
The South African poultry industry is at a pivotal crossroads. It is contending with trade barriers, economic policies, and biosecurity
In a follow-up risk analysis on recent developments with the Trump administration, Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis
Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis provides an update on developments since our previous discussion regarding the impact
South Africa’s poultry industry is at a critical point due to Avian Influenza outbreaks, economic pressures, and regulatory challenges. The
Academy Project Lead, Surisa Nel, joins us to discuss the AMIE Academy. This industry-first initiative elevates SMEs owned by previously
At the end of 2023, the Association for Meat Imports and Exports of South Africa (AMIE) launched its Industry Transformation
The issue of hungry and malnourished children is certainly not a typical ice-breaker at weekend socials. While many South Africans
Executive Director, Chris Hattingh, at the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) joins us to weigh in on the potential impact
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The poultry sector is the second-largest agricultural sub-sector contributing to the economy.