Astral Foods says a shortage of smaller-sized chicken portions for the fast-food sector is worsening.As a result, chickens are becoming fatter, while restaurants favour smaller sizes.SA's largest poultry producer, Astral Foods, said on Monday its shortage of smaller-sized chicken portions for the fast-food restaurant sector had worsened since December amid continuing load shedding.
"Currently, it is difficult to find birds in the weight ranges required for QSR production," said Astral, while adding that it couldn't comment on behalf of the entire industry. Nichas says many suppliers have ramped up their generator capacity in recent months, but this – along with running costs, including diesel – could results in price hikes of 9% to 10%.A deep dive into the big business story of the week, as well as expert analysis of markets and trends.
_Business The reason 20th of March is the day Cyril Ramaphosa must go
_Business Good excuse to put chicken prices up then.
_Business Everything is getting worse in this country, kanti whats going for the happen yeah 🤦♂️😭
_Business Time to stop poultry farming. It is an obscene practice. It is the primary cause of bird flu. It’s only a matter of time before this spreads to humans. With a 50%+ mortality rate.
_Business Dear SA before you vote and believe in MYANC promises again think about jobs and businesses that are closing down…remember MYANC hasn’t done sh-t since 1994