The FAO Food Price Index soared to a 5-year high in December
January 14, 2020
The FAO Food Price Index soared to a 5-year high in December
FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 181.7 points in December 2019, up 4.4 points (2.5 percent) from November, marking the third month of consecutive increase.
The FAO Food Price Index reached a 26-month high in November
December 17, 2019
The FAO Food Price Index reached a 26-month high in November
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 177.2 points in November 2019; up 4.7 points (2.7 percent) from October and 15.4 points (9.5 percent) from the corresponding period last year.
October registered the first monthly increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index since May 2019.
December 04, 2019
October registered the first monthly increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index since May 2019
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 172.7 points in October 2019, up 1.7 percent (3 points) from September and 6.0 percent higher than in the corresponding period last year.
Impression of the Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting in Mexico, first day (Courtesy: FAO)
Draft quality standards for ware potatoes submitted by India were approved and will apply to global trade in potatoes going forward
October 12, 2019
Codex Alimentarius approves global trade standard for ware potatoes proposed by India
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FAO Food Price Index held steady in September, remaining above last year’s level.
October 07, 2019
FAO Food Price Index held steady in September, remaining above last year's level
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged nearly 170 points in September 2019, unchanged from August but 3.3 percent higher than in the corresponding period last year.
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 169.8 points in August 2019, down 1.1 percent (almost 2.0 points) from July but still 1.1 percent higher than in August 2018.
September 05, 2019
FAO Food Price Index fell in August 2019 but remained above the level of last year
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 169.8 points in August 2019, down 1.1 percent (almost 2.0 points) from July but still 1.1 percent higher than in August 2018.
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The FAO Food Price Index averaged 170.9 points in July 2019, down 1.1 percent (1.8 points) from June but 2.3 percent higher than in July 2018.
August 06, 2019
FAO Food Price Index down slightly in July
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 170.9 points in July 2019, down 1.1 percent (1.8 points) from June but 2.3 percent higher than in July 2018. The month-on-month decline was the result of lower prices for some cereals, dairy products and sugar.
Board Trustee of the International Potato Center, Qu Dongyu, received a total of 108 votes out of 191 cast, constituting a majority in the first round; (Courtesy: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
July 02, 2019
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on 23 June 2019 that Qu Dongyu has been elected its new Director-General.
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) continued to rise for the fifth consecutive month, averaging 172.4 points in May 2019, up 1.2 percent (2.1 points) from April but still 1.9 percent below its level in the corresponding month last year.
June 11, 2019
The FAO Food Price Index continues its rise in May
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) continued to rise for the fifth consecutive month, averaging 172.4 points in May 2019, up 1.2 percent (2.1 points) from April but still 1.9 percent below its level in the corresponding month last year.