Inflation is dipping slightly but egg producers say consumers are struggling to afford eggs.
The South African Poultry Association says rising feed, fuel, and electricity costs are making it difficult for egg producers to get by. Dr Abongile Balarane from the South African Poultry Association's Egg Organisation has more. #dstv403The South African Poultry Association says rising feed, fuel, and electricity costs are making it difficult for egg producers to get by.It says eggs are staying on shop shelves because lower-income earners cannot afford the cheapest animal protein.
"Eggs have always been that option for the consumer if the other animal protein sources are not affordable, so we're seeing that again in the market that even though eggs are still the most affordable animal protein source, it's still difficult for consumers to afford that product," said Dr Abongile Balarane"We've been seeing a number of promotions in supermarkets as a way to encourage consumers but the problem is the affordability is not there for the South African...
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