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Global food prices rise as shipping disruption and weather pressure tighten markets

FAO says its benchmark food-price index rose in September as transport disruption and weather concerns lifted pressure on cereals, sugar and other staples.

By Newsroom · 1 min read · 5d ago

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World Economy

World food prices rise as freight disruption and weather pressure crops

The UN food agency says its benchmark price index rose 1.5 percent in September, with transport disruption, dry weather and tighter supply expectations lifting several staple markets.

Newsroom · 7d ago · 3 min