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FAO Food Price Index dips during December

FAO Food Price Index dips during December

In 2024 the benchmark measure of world food commodity prices averaged 2.1 percent below its 2023 level The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined in December compared to the previous month, led by a

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Food and nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan as famine identified in additional areas

Food and nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan as famine identified in additional areas

FAO, WFP and UNICEF urge immediate humanitarian access and action to avert what could become the worst hunger crisis in recent history Four months after famine was first confirmed in Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North

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India aims to conserve camels and unlock potential of camel milk industry

India aims to conserve camels and unlock potential of camel milk industry

Stakeholder workshop on strengthening camel milk value chain in India organised in Bikaner as part of International Year of Camelids The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids. The Department of

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Rising vegetable oil quotations push FAO Food Price Index slightly higher in November

Rising vegetable oil quotations push FAO Food Price Index slightly higher in November

New forecasts point to declining but still comfortable global cereal's stock-to-use ratio The benchmark for world food commodity prices rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, increasing by 0.5 per cent from

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FAO Calls for investment in agrifood systems to tackle the climate crisis at COP29

FAO Calls for investment in agrifood systems to tackle the climate crisis at COP29

At the global meeting in Azerbaijan, FAO raised agrifood solutions as key for addressing the climate crisis and supported the COP29 Presidency with important initiatives The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Tetra Pak endorses Paris Dairy Declaration on sustainability at COP29

Tetra Pak endorses Paris Dairy Declaration on sustainability at COP29

The Declaration brings to light the tangible commitments undertaken by dairy operators worldwide towards the various UN Sustainable Development Goals and sends a clear message to governments The Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability, an initiative

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Cocoa, coffee and tea push up global food import bill for wealthier countries

Cocoa, coffee and tea push up global food import bill for wealthier countries

FAO’s new Food Outlook report tracks main food and beverage markets and looks at olive oil and fertilisers The global food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2 per cent from the previous year

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FAO Food Price Index rises in October to highest level in 18 months

FAO Food Price Index rises in October to highest level in 18 months

Global cereal production and trade likely to decline from last year The benchmark for world food commodity prices surged to its highest level in 18 months in October, led by a sharp increase in vegetable

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UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger

UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories According to a new United Nations report, acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity across

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FAO Food Price Index rises in September

FAO Food Price Index rises in September

International quotations for sugar lead to an across-the-board increase in major food commodity prices The benchmark for world food commodity prices saw its fastest increase in 18 months in September, with quotations up for all