Food Price Index

World Food Price Index Eases In December, Pushed Lower By Sugar

The United Nations' world food price index dipped in December against November levels, led lower by a drop in international sugar quotations, but still sho...

World Food Price Index Ends 2023 Some 10% Below 2022 Levels

The United Nations food agency's world price index ended last year about 10% below its 2022, with values in December also down from the previous month, hel...

IGC Raises Global Wheat Crop Forecast For 2022/23

The International Grains Council (IGC) raised its forecast for 2022/23 global wheat production, driven largely by a larger-than-expected crop in Ukraine.

World Food Price Index Falls For Fifth Month In August

The United Nations food agency's world price index fell for a fifth month in a row in August, further from all-time highs hit earlier this year, as a resum...

Food Prices Dip In May For Second Consecutive Month, FAO Says

World food prices dipped in May for a second consecutive month after hitting a record high in March, although the cost of cereals and meat both rose, the U...

World Food Price Index Climbs Highest Since Mid-2014 In April: FAO

World food prices increased for the eleventh consecutive month in April, hitting their highest level since May 2014, with sugar leading a rise in all the m...

World Food Price Index Rises In March For Tenth Month Running: FAO

World food prices rose for a tenth consecutive month in March, hitting their highest level since June 2014, led by jumps in vegetable oils, meat and dairy...

World Food Price Index Rises In February For Ninth Month Running: FAO

World food prices rose for a ninth consecutive month in February, hitting their highest level since July 2014, led by jumps in sugar and vegetable oils, th...