Sugar, wheat drives FAO commodity index
Global food prices soared in September to an almost four-year high, led by sugar and wheat, amid weather and shipping-related constraints. The post Sugar, wheat drives FAO…
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Shop price inflation falls to 1.4% in September amid heavy discounting
Food inflation fell to 2.5% in September from 2.8% in August, matching the three-month average
Grocery inflation is primed to rise
Elevated fuel costs could soon wear down food companies that have so far kept price increases contained, industry experts said at an FMI briefing.
McDonald’s ramps up chicken push as beef costs soar
McDonald’s is ramping up its focus on chicken as soaring beef prices and weaker customer traffic pile pressure on its core burger business. The fast-food giant has set a target…
Dairy margins hit record highs before milk price downturn squeezes farmers
UK dairy farmers recorded their strongest margins on record during the first half of 2025/26, before falling milk prices and rising input costs rapidly eroded profitability. New…
Smithfield Foods warns fresh pork business will swing to loss as margins tighten
Smithfield Foods expects its fresh pork division to swing to an operating loss in the third quarter as falling hog prices and squeezed industry margins weigh on the company. The…
Food giants face Poland ‘shrinkflation’ scrutiny
Poland’s consumer watchdog is examining "shrinkflation" moves in the country by Danone, Mondelez International, Nestlé and Unilever. The post Food giants face Poland…
World Food Prices At Highest Since 2022 As Supply Risks Mount, FAO Says
World food prices hit their highest since late 2022 in August as adverse weather and Black Sea war disruptions raised supply concerns - FAO.
“Risk premium” building in food as prices highest since 2022 – FAO
The FAO has warned the "risk premium" is building in food as its index tracking five commodities reached an almost four-year high in August. The post “Risk premium” building in…
Ivory Coast Maintains Farmgate Price Paid To Cocoa Farmers
Ivory Coast has maintained fixed farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers at 1,200 CFA francs per kg for the 2026/27 main crop season.
Ivory Coast Maintains Farmgate Price Paid To Cocoa Farmers
Ivory Coast has maintained fixed farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers at 1,200 CFA francs per kg for the 2026/27 main crop season.
Ukraine Has Enough Food, Sees Moderate Food Inflation, Minister Says
There is sufficient food in Ukraine and price increases will be moderate, farm minister Taras Vysotskyi said on Tuesday.