Fact Sheet: Bird Flu and Frozen Poultry Imports
With public safety and animal welfare remaining key concerns during the global bird flu crisis, ChickenFacts provides an analysis of
August 21, 2025
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Understanding the Facts: Bird Flu Transmission Via Imports
Local poultry lobbyists have expressed concerns that bird flu may be transmitted via frozen chicken imports originating from the U.S.
August 21, 2025
Understanding the Quota: U.S. Chicken Imports in South Africa
The South African poultry industry has criticised Government’s Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Agreement with the United States, claiming that the
August 21, 2025
Poultry Analysis – 07 August 2025
Poultry Imports Poultry meat (mainly from Brazil) declined by 16.22% to in Q1 2025. The outbreak of avian influenza on
August 7, 2025
Policy Without Progress: Why Poultry Export Ambitions Remain Grounded
Despite the ambitions of the Poultry Master Plan (PMP), South Africa’s poultry export strategy remains hamstrung by structural blind spots,
August 5, 2025
Food Basket Barometer – June 2025
Local Food Inflation Statistics Month-on-Month Comparisons (May 2025 vs. June 2025) The Household Affordability Index reports a slight decrease
July 24, 2025
From Dock to Dish: How Safe is Imported Chicken?
It’s well-established that imported chicken often must meet tougher safety standards than that of locally produced alternatives. Local producers have
July 23, 2025
Update: South African Poultry Outlook 2025
Since the last poultry industry outlook published in December 2024, new factors have influenced the sector due to recent global
July 17, 2025
A Closer Look at USA’s Self-Imposed Poultry Trade Restrictions with South Africa
As of 20 March 2025, the US is authorised to self-impose and self-lift regional trade restrictions in response to bird
July 10, 2025
AMIE Academy: Showcasing Success for Future Meat Traders
The Association for Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) continues to champion transformation and inclusivity in South Africa’s meat import and
July 10, 2025
Update: Brazilian Poultry Imports Resume
After two-month halt in poultry trade, South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) officially reopened import
July 8, 2025
Return of Bird Flu in SA Highlights Urgent Need to Resume Chicken Imports from Brazil
As of 1 July, South Africa has reported two new bird flu outbreaks to the World Organisation for Animal Health
July 2, 2025