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…