South Africa

Exclusive Global poultry quarterly Q2 2026: Solid global chicken demand, rising geopolitical risks and volatility
The global poultry industry outlook remains strong, with 2.5%-3% growth expected in global consumption.

Exclusive Blueberry update 2025: Unlocking demand to match expanding supply
Blueberry demand continues to grow globally as supply diversifies. Snacking trends, and industry shifts toward scale, genetics, and year-round supply shape the future.

Table grape update 2025: Global production and exports back on the growth track
Global table grape exports hit a record in 2024/25, driven by Peru and China, with rising demand for green seedless grapes and growth in Southeast Asia.

Exclusive Blueberry update 2023: Operational efficiency and premiumization will transform the blueberry industry
Over the past decade, global fresh blueberry exports have expanded steadily, driven by a diversifying base of growing regions.

Exclusive EM FX CB Watch - Is the mini taper tantrum over?
Tentative signs of recovery across the CEEMEA currencies imply that the mini taper tantrum caused by the sharp rise in US Treasury yields may have run its course, or...

Exclusive ZAR - The blessing and the curse of being EM proxy
The South African rand rallied almost 14% against the dollar in Q4 substantially outperforming its EM peers. It had nothing to do with economic fundamentals, which...
