AMIE welcomes rebates for boneless, bone-in chicken product imports

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of Southern Africa (AMIE) has welcomed the decision by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel and the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) to implement rebates on boneless and bone-in chicken cuts, saying the move will keep the price of chicken in check for consumers, especially for poor households that are struggling to afford this vital source of protein.  The decision was published on January 26 and it provides a 30% rebate on boneless and 25% rebate on bone-in cuts of imported chicken.