After twelve months of consecutive rise, the FAO Food Price Index fell in June.
July 15, 2021
After twelve months of consecutive rise, the FAO Food Price Index fell in June
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 124.6 points in June 2021, down 3.2 points (2.5 percent) from May, but still 31.5 points (33.9 percent) higher than its level in the same period last year.
Composite photo from left: FAO Director-General QU Dongyu; Hans Hoogeveen newly elected Independent Chairperson of the Council; Khalid Mehboob, outgoing Independent Chairperson of the Council; Delegations. FAO Conference, 42nd Session - Closing of the Con
June 21, 2021
FAO Conference endorses new Strategic Framework to drive agri-food systems transformation
Members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today endorsed the new Strategic Framework that will drive the Organization's efforts to transform agri-food systems and address hunger, poverty, and inequality over the next decade.
May registered a sharp increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index
June 03, 2021
May registered a sharp increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 127.1 points in May 2021, 5.8 points (4.8 percent) higher than in April and as much as 36.1 points (39.7 percent) above the same period last year.
The FAO Food Price Index continues to rise unabated.
May 06, 2021
The FAO Food Price Index continues to rise unabated
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 120.9 points in April 2021, 2.0 points (1.7 percent) higher than in March, and as much as 28.4 points (30.8 percent) above the same period last year.
FAO Food Price Index rising for tenth straight month
April 08, 2021
FAO Food Price Index rising for tenth straight month
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 118.5 points in March 2021, 2.4 points (2.1 percent) higher than in February. The increase marked the tenth consecutive monthly rise in the value of the FFPI to its highest level since June 2014.
FAO Food Price Index rising for nine straight months
March 04, 2021
FAO Food Price Index rising for nine straight months
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 116.0 points in February 2021, 2.8 points (2.4 percent) higher than in January, marking the ninth month of consecutive rise and reaching its highest level since July 2014.
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Another surge in the value of FAO Food Price Index in January
February 05, 2021
Another surge in the value of FAO Food Price Index in January
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 113.3 points in January 2021, 4.7 points (4.3 percent) higher than in December 2020, not only marking the eighth month of consecutive rise but also registering its highest monthly average since July 2014.
A woman prepares tomatoes for transport at market in Manzini in Swaziland
January 12, 2021
FAO launches the UN’s International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Qu Dongyu, launched the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables on the 15th of December 2020.
FAO Food Price Index hits a three-year high in 2020, following additional gains in December
January 07, 2021
FAO Food Price Index hits a three-year high in 2020, following additional gains in December
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 107.5 points in December 2020, up 2.3 points (2.2 percent) from November, marking the seventh month of consecutive increase.