World Food Prices

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.

World Food Prices Hold Steady In November, FAO Says

The United Nations food agency's world price index held steady in November, with lower international cereal prices offset by higher prices of vegetable oil...

World Food Prices Fall For 11th Month In February: FAO

The United Nations food agency's world price index fell in February for an 11th consecutive month, and is now down 19% from a record high hit last March fo...

Food Prices Ease Slightly In April After Record Surge: FAO

World food prices eased slightly in April after hitting a record high in March, but global food security remained a concern because of the difficult m...

World Food Prices Hit Record High In February: FAO

World food prices hit a record high in February, led by a surge in vegetable oils and dairy products, to post a 20.7% increase year-on-year, the UN food ag...

World Food Prices Hit 10-Year High In 2021: FAO

World food prices jumped 28% in 2021 to their highest level in a decade and hopes for a return to more stable market conditions this year are slim.

World Food Prices Reach 10-Year Peak: FAO

World food prices rose for a second consecutive month in September to reach a 10-year peak, driven by gains for cereals and vegetable oils, the U...

World Food Prices Rise In August After Two Months Of Decline: FAO

World food prices jumped in August after two consecutive months of decline, pushed up by strong gains for sugar, vegetable oils and some cereals, the Unite...