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FAO Food Price Index fell in August 2019 but remained above the level of last year

FAO Food Price Index fell in August 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.

Food Trends

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Italy

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.

Ingredients

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Italy

Green mint oil as a natural alternative for the post-harvesting storage of potatoes

Aceite de menta verde como alternativa natural para el almacenamiento de patatas

The Italian potato season has had a problematic start due to the lack of some post-harvest treatments.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Italy

CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency

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.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Italy

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.

Food Trends

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Italy