World Food Prices
UN's world food price index eases in December as sugar prices decline
Sugar prices led December's monthly decline, dropping 5.1 per cent month-on-month thanks to improving sugarcane crop prospects in the main producing countries to stand 10.6 per cent below its December
 "UN's world food price index eases in December as sugar prices decline")
Policy rates have limited impact on food prices: MPC external members
December marked the second policy review meeting for the external members, who have a fixed four-year term
 "Policy rates have limited impact on food prices: MPC external members")
World Food Price Index registers biggest increase since March 2022
An index of food-commodity prices created by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization rose to the highest level since August last year, according to data released
 "World Food Price Index registers biggest increase since March 2022")
World Food Safety Day 2024: Prepare for the unexpected
Ensuring food safety is a public health priority and an essential step towards achieving food security
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Vegetarian thali became costlier in March, non-veg cheaper: Report
Onion prices could lead to vegetarian thali prices increasing later, says CRISIL
 "Vegetarian thali became costlier in March, non-veg cheaper: Report")
Global food prices post the biggest annual drop since 2015, shows data
An index of food-commodity prices created by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization fell about 10 per cent in 2023, according to data released on Friday.
 "Global food prices post the biggest annual drop since 2015, shows data")
UN's world food price index ends 2023 around 10% below 2022 levels
The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 118.5 points in December, down 1.5% from November
 "UN's world food price index ends 2023 around 10% below 2022 levels")
UN world food price index hit almost 2 years low at 122.3 points in June
The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) price index, which tracks the most globally-traded food commodities, averaged 122.3 points in June
 "UN world food price index hit almost 2 years low at 122.3 points in June")
World food prices decline for tenth month running in January, says FAO
World food prices fell in January for a 10th consecutive month, and are now down some 18% from a record high hit last March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations food agency said
 "World food prices decline for tenth month running in January, says FAO")
Food prices at 9-month low as slow staples demand offset war disruptions
The continued decline offers some relief to households grappling with a cost-of-living crunch. The index is down for seventh month, its longest slump in 9 years, and food inflation has begun to slow
 "Food prices at 9-month low as slow staples demand offset war disruptions")
World food price index fell for sixth consecutive month in September: FAO
FAO's cereal price index rose 1.5 per cent month-on-month in September, with wheat prices climbing 2.2 per cent
 "World food price index fell for sixth consecutive month in September: FAO")
World food prices see biggest decline since 2008 in July, down 9%
The index fell to the lowest since January, before Russia's blockade of ports in Ukraine
 "World food prices see biggest decline since 2008 in July, down 9%")
Eating out? Be prepared to shell out more as restaurants hike rates
High food inflation forces restaurants to hike prices; ban on service charge will likely lead to further increases in the prices of dishes on the menu
 "Eating out? Be prepared to shell out more as restaurants hike rates")
World food prices climb in November, stay at 10-year peak: FAO
Agricultural commodity prices have risen steeply in the past year, driven by harvest setbacks and strong demand
 "World food prices climb in November, stay at 10-year peak: FAO")
World food prices rise for 2nd consecutive month, hit 10-year peak: FAO
FAO's food price index, which tracks international prices of the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 130.0 points last month, the highest reading since September 2011
 "World food prices rise for 2nd consecutive month, hit 10-year peak: FAO")
World food prices jump in August, cereal harvest outlook cut: FAO
On a year-on-year basis, prices were up 32.9% in August.
Milk to pork: How the rising cost of food is sweeping around the world
Food prices have always been cyclical, and most agricultural futures are now off their peaks from early May
 "Milk to pork: How the rising cost of food is sweeping around the world")
World food prices fall in June for first time in a year, says FAO
On a year-on-year basis, prices were up 33.9% in June.
 "World food prices fall in June for first time in a year, says FAO")
World food price index climbs in April, highest since May 2014: FAO
World food prices increased for an 11th consecutive month in April, hitting their highest level since May 2014, with sugar leading a rise in all the main indices, says the United Nations food agency
 "World food price index climbs in April, highest since May 2014: FAO")
World food price index rises in March for 10th month running: FAO
World food prices rose for a 10th consecutive month in March, hitting their highest level since June 2014, led by jumps in vegetable oils, meat and dairy indices, the United Nations food agency said
