Insights and Stories on World Food Prices

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World food prices dip as falls in sugar and dairy offset new high for meat

Oct. 3, 2025 at 9:36 am CDT

Global food commodity prices dipped in September as declines in sugar and dairy offset a new peak for meat prices, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.

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World food prices at two-year high on rising meat and edible oils, FAO says

Aug. 8, 2025 at 9:37 am CDT

By Reuters

World food prices tick higher in June, led by meat and vegetable oils

Jul. 4, 2025 at 10:25 am CDT

By Reuters Sybille De La Hamaide

World food price index eases in Dec, pushed lower by sugar

Jan. 3, 2025 at 9:38 am CST

By Geralyn Wichers

World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

Dec. 6, 2024 at 10:07 am CST