Warning: Food Security at Risk Amid Brazil Import Ban
On 15 May, Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) officially confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
May 22, 2025
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AfCFTA – Africa’s Gateway to Unprecedented Trade Growth
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the most ambitious trade agreements in history, aiming to create
May 14, 2025
Unlocking Trade Potential: South Africa’s Regional Agreements
South Africa’s trade landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by regional agreements, shifting global market dynamics, and the growing need for
May 8, 2025
Poultry: Analysing the Market Dynamics of Domestic Production versus Imports
The South African poultry industry is valued at R65 billion, making it the second-largest agricultural sector and the largest employer
April 24, 2025
Emerging Markets in Poultry Imports
South Africa’s poultry industry is navigating a complex interplay of local production challenges, trade policies, and global market shifts. Among
April 17, 2025
The World Won’t Wait for Us: South Africa’s State of Trade
South Africa’s trade performance is at a crossroads, where structural challenges intertwine with untapped global opportunities. Dr. Martin Cameron, an
April 10, 2025
Trump Deals 30% Import Tariff Blow to South Africa
In a significant move impacting South Africa’s trade relations with the United States, a new import tariff of 30% has
April 4, 2025
Can South Africa Produce Enough Poultry to Meet Local Demand?
The relationship between local poultry producers and poultry importers in South Africa has been fraught with tension, largely due to
April 3, 2025
Zero-Rated or Zero-Clarity? Untangling the Proposed Food List
In a recent interview with ChickenFacts, Charles de Wet, Tax Executive at ENS Africa, shared his expert insights on the
March 28, 2025
Update on Brazilian Customs Go-Slow
The ongoing Tax Auditors’ strike in Brazil has significantly disrupted the country’s export processes, including red meat and poultry exports.
March 28, 2025
Major Shifts in Global Poultry Trade
Global poultry trade is experiencing significant changes due to geopolitical tariff disputes and the ongoing battle against highly pathogenic avian
March 20, 2025
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
March 13, 2025