July 12, 2026
Falls in sugar, cereals and dairy have pushed the price index lower
The FAO warns the blockage of the strait could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months
Data shows food prices are increasing for a third straight month
Food prices are at their highest since September last year
Dairy prices have dropped as butter and milk powder see oversupply
He calls for a complete overhaul of the global food and economic systems and puts forward a six-point proposal to build a hunger-free world
The survey will take place for a month, with 26 researchers taking part in the programme