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FAO Oct 2026
November 07, 2026
FAO Food Price Index edges down in October, with commodity price indices easing except for sugar and vegetable oils
The FAO Food Price Index fell 1.2 percent in October 2026 as cereal, dairy and meat prices declined. Vegetable oil prices edged up, while sugar rose sharply. The index remained 5.9 percent higher than a year earlier.
Urschel will showcase its precision food-cutting equipment at CIBUS TEC 2026, inviting processors to explore solutions for improved cutting accuracy and production efficiency.
October 26, 2026
Urschel to Showcase New Little Gem Aspire Dicer and Precision Cutting Equipment at CIBUS TEC 2026
Urschel will showcase its new Little Gem Aspire Dicer and precision cutting equipment at CIBUS TEC 2026 in Parma, Italy, October 27–30, featuring live demonstrations and solutions for efficient food processing.
FAO Oct 2026
October 03, 2026
FAO Food Price Index edges up in September on higher sugar, cereal and vegetable oil prices
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 136.0 points in September 2026, up 2.0 points (1.5 percent) from its revised August level. Price indices for crop-based commodity groups (cereals, vegetable oils, and sugar) all increased from the previous month
FAO Sep 2026
September 06, 2026
FAO Food Price Index rises in August amid broad-based increases, led by sugar
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points in July 2026, up 0.7 points from its June level. Increases in the price indices for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils were partially offset by declines in those for meat and dairy products.
FAO Food Commodity Price Index and FAO Food Price Index
August 07, 2026
FAO Food Price Index edges higher in July on stronger crop prices
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points in July 2026, up 0.7 points from its June level. Increases in the price indices for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils were partially offset by declines in those for meat and dairy products.
Maleuta Mahao, a young potato farmer from Semonkong, Lesotho
May 19, 2026
May 30, 2026 is the International Day of Potato. This year's theme: 'Where Potatoes Grow, Livelihoods Flourish'
FAO announced International Day of Potato 2026 theme 'Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish', highlighting role of potatoes in food security and farmer livelihoods. Focus on smallholders, resilient value chains, climate and pest challenges.
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FAO Food Commodity Price Index and FAO Food Price Index
April 04, 2026
FAO Food Price Index rises for a second consecutive month, driven mostly by energy‑related pressures on vegetable oil and sugar prices
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 128.5 points in March 2026, up 3.0 points (2.4 percent) from its revised February level, marking a second consecutive month of increase.
Urschel and KRONEN showcase integrated cutting and processing solutions, reflecting the expanded portfolio that will reach Italy and more Asian markets from January 2026.
December 29, 2025
Urschel Expands KRONEN Food Processing Portfolio to Italy and Asia
Urschel will expand its KRONEN portfolio to Italy and more Asian markets from Jan 1, 2026. Italy and Asia join the US, Mexico, Pakistan and China in offering KRONEN systems alongside Urschel cutting machinery.
Fao news
December 08, 2025
FAO Food Price Index declines for the third consecutive month in November, with all indices but cereals down
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 125.1 points in November 2025, down 1.2 percent from October and marking a third consecutive monthly decline. Lower prices for dairy products, meat, sugar and vegetable oils outweighed an increase in the cereal index.
FAO Food Commodity Price Index and FAO Food Price Index
December 08, 2025
Despite steady monthly decreases in late 2025, the FAO Food Price Index annual average tops 2024
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 124.3 points in December 2025, down 0.8 points (0.6 percent) from November, as declines in the price indices for dairy products, meat and vegetable oils more than offset increases in cereals and sugar.
FAO news feb 2026
December 08, 2025
FAO Food Price Index falls for fifth consecutive month in January 2026, driven by lower dairy, meat and sugar prices
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 125.1 points in November 2025, down 1.2 percent from October and marking a third consecutive monthly decline. Lower prices for dairy products, meat, sugar and vegetable oils outweighed an increase in the cereal index.
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December 08, 2025
FAO Food Price Index posts first rise in five months, driven by higher cereal, meat and vegetable oil prices
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 125.3 points in February 2026, up 1.1 points (0.9 percent) from its revised January level.
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November 08, 2025
The FAO Food Price Index eased further in October, with all indices but vegetable oils down
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 126.4 points in October 2025, down 2.1 points (1.6 percent) from the revised September level of 128.5 points, marking its second consecutive monthly decline.
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FAO Food Price Index down in September, led by dairy and sugar
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