Cereals

World Food Prices Reach 19-Month High In November, UN Says

The United Nations' world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, recording its biggest gain in 19 months.

French Maize Harvest Still To Get Going As Rain Continues

Farmers had harvested just 2% of this year's grain maize crop by 30 September, well behind the usual pace, data showed.

World Food Prices Ease Slightly In July, UN Says

The United Nations world food price index eased slightly in July according to the latest data, with a decline in the index for cereals offset in part by in...

EU's Agricultural Prices Ease Towards Pre-War Levels In Q1: Eurostat

The prices of goods consumed by the agriculture sector fell by 11% in the European Union during the first quarter, with most countries recording lower cost...

Strategie Grains Still Sees Lower EU Wheat Crop Despite Spain Boost

Strategie Grains has edged up its forecast for the European Union's 2024 soft wheat harvest reflecting favourable conditions in Spain, but output was still...

World Food Price Index Rebounds From Three-Year Low, Says UN Agency

The United Nations food agency's world price index rebounded in March from a three-year low, boosted by increases for vegetable oils, meat and dairy produc...

Cheerios Maker General Mills Tops Quarterly Sales, Profit Estimates On Higher Prices

General Mills topped market expectations for third-quarter sales and profit, backed by higher prices for its breakfast cereals, snack bars and pet food pro...

Majority Of Europeans Consider Ultra-Processed Foods Unhealthy, Study Finds

A majority of European consumers (65%) believe that ultra-processed food items are unhealthy and will cause health issues later in life, according to a new...