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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.
Poultry Market Inquiry Terms Finalised, But Progress Still Invisible
South Africa’s poultry market inquiry has technically advanced (mostly in gazettes and notices) while emerging farmers and consumers continue to
Africa’s Poultry Debate Needs Less Ideology and More Economics
A recent special report celebrates Africa’s push toward domestic poultry production, with Gabon aiming to ban chicken imports by 2027
SA Poultry Troubled Over Imports Despite Being World’s Second Most Efficient Producer
Chicken Imports in 2026: Separating Fact from Fiction Recent commentary has once again raised concerns about a supposed “surge” in
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