FAO Says Global Food Prices Stable in May
Global food prices remained largely stable in May 2026, with the FAO Food Price Index (FPI) averaging 130.8 points, down just 0.2 points (0.2%) from the revised April level, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Despite the slight monthly decline, the index remained 2.9% higher than a year ago and continued to hover…
FAO Food Price Index Hits 3-Year High
Global food prices climbed for the third consecutive month in April 2026, with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Price Index rising to 130.7 points — its highest level since February 2023. The index increased 1.6% from March, driven mainly by surging vegetable oil, meat and cereal prices amid escalating global energy costs…