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Hike in global food prices, according to FAO 
Figures by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has revealed that global food prices increased by over 24% compared to the same period last year. There has additionally been a rise in the price of vegetable oils which were set at an increase of 8.5%, placing the commodity at a record high. This was mainly due to the supply issues, including reduced palm oil availability from…
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Food price index maintains upward course
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) food price index (FFPI) has been on an upward trend since the middle of 2020, when it was as low as 92. In January this year it was up 1.5 points to 135.7.   Meat The meat price index for all species was marginally higher in January at 112.8 points. This is a substantial increase, with the index up 16.6 points or…