South Africa signs and seals red meat deal with Saudi Arabia

The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) in partnership with the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development and the Red Meat Abattoir Association have managed to secure a deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure exports of South African red meat. Chief executive officer of RMIS Dewald Olivier said the achievement was as a result of more than a year of strategic engagement between all the role players to reshape the landscape of South African red meat exports. “Recognising the potential for industry growth, the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development actively engaged RMIS to drive a unified effort towards opening the Saudi Arabian market. “The subsequent months saw collaborative efforts by all stakeholders, alongside identified facilities, navigating challenges to secure necessary approvals and protocols. This rigorous process distinguished the official announcement from the initial, unverified information,” he said. READ NEXT: RMITED ...