Tag: chicken
From the “Bee in my Bonnet” column – Will the humble chicken, or lack...
RECENT news reports that 10-million chicks had to be euthanised due to loadshedding, has the usual suspects predicting that the latest effect of power...
Another tough year as the chicken industry battles elevated production costs in 2023
Comment by Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB Agri-Business
The poultry industry entered 2023 on a somber note as it carried through tight margins due...
No end in sight as prices continue to soar
Chicken prices have seen sharp increases over the past few years with no signs of slowing. In the past year alone, the price of...
No paltry measures as poultry master plan aims to fix chicken industry challenges
The broiler business is beset with commercial challenges, including the rising cost of feed, disease control barriers to exports, as well as the influx...
How chicken waste is helping South Africa keep the lights on
Besides the birds themselves, poultry farms and poultry processing facilities have one thing in common: vast amounts of organic waste material.
With energy costs rising...
Stubborn chicken fat no match for clean-up solution
WHILE the main focus at Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa is creating comprehensive lubrication solutions to help customers protect and manage their assets, the...
KFC and Beyond Meat partner to sell plant-based chicken
Beyond Meat has teamed up with Kentucky Fried Chicken to test its plant-based chicken starting on Tuesday. One KFC restaurant in Atlanta will be the...
Sovereign Foods weathers ‘perfect storm’
• Revenue up 25%, sales volumes increase by 18%
• Net asset value of Sov Foods share: R9.72
The Sovereign Foods group has announced subdued results...