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Fuel Barometer – May 2026
The Fuel Barometer was established to track fuel prices throughout the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, affecting global fuel
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
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,