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South Africa: Peanut Butter Price Hike Fears After Import Tax Approved
South Africa's trade officials approved a 20% import duty on peanut butter to support struggling local manufacturers against cheaper imports. A 400 gram jar of peanut butter currently costs between R39 and R55 in supermarkets, despite being a key affordable protein source.
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