Meat Meter – May 2026
The Meat Meter was established as a key initiative to monitor retail prices of meat in South Africa. Geo-political conflicts
May 17, 2026
Category: Red Meat
South Africa’s Protein Gap: Why Meat Imports Remain Essential
South Africa’s meat economy is often portrayed as one that should be self‑sufficient, yet the data tells a different story.
May 14, 2026
MeatFacts Feature: Building South Africa’s Next Generation of Butchers
South Africa’s meat sector is facing a critical skills shortage. Across the value chain, processors, retailers and importers are struggling
April 9, 2026
MeatFacts Brief: FMD and Meat Consumption Safety
South African consumers can remain confident that red meat is safe to eat during the current foot‑and‑mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks,
March 17, 2026
National FMD Vaccinations Gain Momentum Despite Challenges and Scams
South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) response has entered a phase of urgency and coordination, with government committing to
March 10, 2026
South Africa’s FMD Response Enters a New Phase
The government has confirmed that the country’s first locally produced FMD vaccine batch in nearly 20 years has been released.
February 12, 2026
South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease Crisis: What Is Happening and What Government Is Doing About It
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has become one of the most disruptive forces in South Africa’s livestock sector. The current
February 4, 2026