An economist has recommended that government create a more competitive environment to enable South Africa to produce chicken at a much lower cost than products sold in Brazil.
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As lower-income consumers battle to afford even some of the cheapest animal protein, soaring costs have driven hundreds of smaller farmers to close shop in a matter of months.
Inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour are probing an accident at a Western Cape poultry facility belonging to Astral Foods that resulted in two deaths and the hospitalisation of five workers.
As KFC wrestles chicken shortages that saw it temporarily close some of its outlets, top fast-food chains Famous Brands and Nando’s say they are also battling supply chain crunches courtesy of unrelenting load shedding.