by Paul Matthew | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
The country would benefit from producing more complex, niche products. But until it has developed the skills to do so successfully, it needs to import experts from elsewhere IAN MACLEOD: SA exports need more complexity — it’s that simple... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
October MPR report confirms import duties drive up poultry prices and hurt consumers • AMIE calls for a comprehensive review of import duties on poultryJohannesburg, 17 October 2022 – AMIE is calling for a comprehensive review of import tariffs on poultry, saying that... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Amie membership, I would like to brief the membership on our new tariff campaign released yesterday. The campaign is on the back of the latest South African Reserve Bank’s October Monetary Policy Review and AMIE’s request for dialog with Minister Patel and the... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
After two years of port congestion and container shortages, disruptions are easing as China’s exports slow amid slowing demand from Western economies and a weakening global economy, logistics data show. Container freight rates, which hit record highs at the height of... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
In Germany and Europe, the bird flu (bird flu/HPAI) situation has worsened dramatically. An epidemic of unprecedented scale threatens the livelihoods of local poultry farmers. Even before the start of bird migration season, there were unusually high numbers of bird... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Monetary Policy Review talks about import tariffs on chicken — the main source of protein in low-income households — as an example of increasing protectionism that contributes to inflation in SA. South African Reserve Bank takes dim view of poultry ta…... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Speaking at the launch of the National Biosecurity Hub, the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, said it was important for South Africa to continuously strengthen its biosecurity policy and regulatory framework. Establishment of... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
In reaction to inflation driving up retail costs, consumers are increasingly switching to chicken and other poultry meat, Melissa Rodriguez, principal, Client Insights, IRI, explained during “Consumers and Their Expectations: How to Meet Their Evolving Needs.”... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
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by Paul Matthew | Oct 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Road Freight Association has urged thousands of striking Transnet port and rail workers to desist from destroying the country’s infrastructure and damaging its international trading reputation. ‘Don’t destroy the image of South Africa’ – RFA | Freight... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The South African poultry industry is expected to recover to pre-COVID-19 levels following increased demand for chicken meat amid higher beef and lamb prices. Consumers switch to chicken as lamb and beef prices rise... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Oct 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has published its food inflation brief, highlighting the food items that have recorded the biggest price hikes in South Africa. The BFAP brief provides an overview of food inflation dynamics, its associated causes,... Read more
