The year 2023 has brought forth a unique set of circumstances that has had a significant impact on the prices of various meat types, including chicken. Given South Africans' love of meat, these trends necessitate a deeper investigation of the factors that may be contributing to the recent price increases.
Locally and internationally, there has been a complex interplay of supply and demand, economic factors, and global trends as the primary drivers of rising meat prices, notably chicken prices.
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