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World-wide Avian Influenza Outbreaks Signal Trouble for South Africa

Food security is a big topic at the moment with a number of developments that indicate a bumpy ride ahead.

May 1, 2023

It was Winston Churchill who said; “Never let a good crisis go to waste. Fortunately for people who agree with

April 14, 2023

The big topic in the media this week is, unsurprisingly, the current global food inflation crisis amid ongoing threats to

April 14, 2023

Loadshedding is back – and along with loadshedding goes the looming possibility of food shortages and soaring prices… just in

April 4, 2023

Some practical advice for people with a small nest-egg who wish to invest in a new business. Whether you raise

April 3, 2023

The good news is that an individual showed courage and persistence to get his poultry business off the ground. The

March 20, 2023

Loadshedding – South Africa’s Poultry Pinch – a blip or a blizzard? It was the worst possible news for the

February 17, 2023

A week is a long time in South Africa. Last week we had prepared podcasts and a fact sheet to

February 9, 2023

Accepted business etiquette declares that it’s tacky to wish anyone a happy New Year after January 5th. People don’t like

January 18, 2023

Price shocks ahead for the consumer – the economic chickens are coming home to roost. Can we afford Christmas? Maybe

December 15, 2022

In the New Year, we intend to continue to advocate for consumers and addressing poultry prices and reviewing trade agreements.

December 7, 2022

By Paul Matthew, CEO of the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) There is not a lot of consumer

December 6, 2022