Consumer News
No news is usually good news, as food inflation continues to decline slightly. Our latest Food Basket Barometer shows that chicken prices for the basic food basket remain stable.
Industry News
The deadline for submissions for the Competition Commission market enquiry into the poultry value chain is March 15.
Business News
Tiny tremors in the industry are shaking up poultry production, with Rainbow Chickens becoming listed as an entity separate from RCL, and Astral disinvesting from Quantum.
Import/Export News
The recent South African exports to Ghana under the African Continent Free Trade Area agreement can open up opportunities for poultry exports, says Standard Bank.
International News
Avian flu is here to stay on a global level, so domestic farmers need to be aware that it has become a factor in their production chain. The fact that it is now a zoonosis (able to spread to other species, including people) will make it a stubborn opponent. This can help spur the development of a widely-available vaccine for poultry farmers.
