World Food Prices Reach 19-Month High in Nov., UN Says

The world’s food prices are at a 19-month high. Here’s why
The United Nations' world food price index reached its highest point since April 2023, due to surging vegetable oil prices.
Food prices are at their highest levels in over a year. And these items will get even more expensive
Global food prices recently rose to an 18-month high, with some food baskets expected to continue climbing, according to market watchers.
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 on the back of surging vegetable oil prices, data showed on Friday.
Vegetable oil leads UN food-price index to hit 20-month high
Food commodity prices across the globe hit a 20-month high in November, according to the latest index from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Averaging at 127.5 points, the FAO Food Price Index rose by 0.
Food prices are at their highest levels in over a year. And some are going to get even more expensive
Global food prices recently rose to an 18-month high, with some food baskets expected to continue climbing, according to market watchers.
Global Food Prices Hit 18-Month High Driven By Vegetable Oils, Dairy, And Meat
Global food prices surged to an 18-month high in October, with the FAO Food Price Index rising 2%, Vegetable oils saw the largest price increase from January to October, rising 24% due to higher palm,
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