World Food Prices Near Four-Year High in September, UN Says
- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said global food prices reached their highest level since November 2022 in September, with the FAO Food Price Index averaging 136.0 points.
- Sugar prices rose 6.1% amid adverse weather threats to supplies, while the cereal price benchmark increased 5.1% amid disruptions to Black Sea grain trade.
- The meat price index fell 1.1%, partly because European Union demand for poultry declined after new import rules took effect.
- FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero warned that continued climate shocks and trade disruptions could raise consumer food prices.
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A costly bite: Global food prices rise to their highest level in nearly four years
In a concerning trend, global food prices have surged to their highest point in nearly four years, driven by disruptions in trade and adverse weather conditions. According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, there are marked increases in the costs of cereals, sugar, and vegetable oils. Interestingly, the prices for meat and dairy products have dipped during this period.
World prices of food raw materials up 1.5% in September compared to August, driven by weather concerns and transport disruptions. Fao says, pointing out that in a year the price lists have grown 5.8%. (ANSA)
The world price index calculated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) rose 5.8% in September compared to the same month in 2025, was announced today.
The FAO Food Price Index rose 1.5 percent in September to 136 points, as logistical disruptions and adverse weather conditions heightened supply concerns. This brought global food prices to their highest level since November 2022. Grain prices increased by 5.1 percent, sugar prices by 6.1 percent, and vegetable oil prices by 0.9 percent, while meat prices fell by 1.1 percent and dairy prices by 0.1 percent.
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