Bad news for South Africans who love chicken
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GUEST - Fred Hume, Managing Director of Hume International
Hume International managing director Fred Hume said irrational import bans on poultry lead to South Africans paying far more for their favourite protein than necessary.
Hume pointed out that the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) price of one kilogram of mechanically deboned meat (MDM) is currently around R9.46 in the Philippines.
MDM is a key ingredient in producing processed meats such as viennas, sausages, and polonies, which are staples of many local diets.
However, in South Africa, this cost is around R17.20/kg – nearly double. Hume said the reason for this is “grossly inconsistent trade practices and irrational import regulations”.
Hume International managing director Fred Hume said irrational import bans on poultry lead to South Africans paying far more for their favourite protein than necessary.
Hume pointed out that the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) price of one kilogram of mechanically deboned meat (MDM) is currently around R9.46 in the Philippines.
MDM is a key ingredient in producing processed meats such as viennas, sausages, and polonies, which are staples of many local diets.
However, in South Africa, this cost is around R17.20/kg – nearly double. Hume said the reason for this is “grossly inconsistent trade practices and irrational import regulations”.
