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Meat Meter – April 2026
The Meat Meter has been established as a key initiative to monitor retail prices of meat in South Africa. Geo-political
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
Imports Are Essential to South Africa’s Growth: Why the Debate Needs More Honesty
In a recent Freight News article, Francois Fouché, research fellow at the Centre for African Management and Markets at GIBS,
Poultry Analysis – 19 March 2026
The latest ChickenFacts poultry analysis offers a concise overview of key developments and disruptions in South Africa’s poultry sector. This
Food Basket Barometer – March 2026
Local Food Inflation Statistics The Household Affordability Index reports an slight decrease of R17,63 (-0,3%) in the average household food
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,
Challenging the Narrative: Why Poultry Imports are an Imperative for South Africa
South Africa’s poultry sector is often described as robust and increasingly competitive, yet the national conversation around imports remains clouded
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
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.
Uncertainty Remains for US Poultry Quota After AGOA Renewed for One Year
The United States has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for only one year, a sharp deviation from
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
After AGOA: Emerging Poultry Markets for South African Importers
By early 2026, South Africa’s poultry trade environment looks very different from what many analysts predicted a few years ago.