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World food prices increase in April, UN's FAO says

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Posted on May 2, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2026

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UN FAO Reports Increase in Global Food Prices for April

(Fixes spelling of dairy in paragraph 1)

LONDON (Reuters) - Global food commodity prices increased in April, driven by higher prices for cereals, meat and dairy products, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.

The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in a basket of internationally traded food commodities, averaged 128.3 points in April, up 1% versus the March estimate of 127.1 and 7.6% higher than the same month last year.

(Reporting by May Angel; Editing by MarkPotter)

Key Takeaways

  • Global food prices rose in April.
  • FAO Food Price Index averaged 128.3 points.
  • Cereal, meat, and dairy prices increased.
  • April's index is 7.6% higher than last year.
  • Report highlights international trade trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the increase in global food prices in April, as reported by the UN's FAO.
What caused the rise in food prices?
The rise in food prices was driven by higher costs for cereals, meat, and dairy products.
How much did the FAO Food Price Index increase?
The FAO Food Price Index increased by 1% from March to April and is 7.6% higher than the same month last year.

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