Developing international food standards for trade is essential if countries are to reap the benefits of booming global trade and prepare for imminent technological changes. Developing countries, in particular, should invest in the capacity and skills to achieve effective engagement in institutions and multilateral bodies such as the World Trade Organization and Codex Alimentarius, the […] Read more
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Cereal prices rise, defying huge supply
The Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index rose notably in January, led by sugar and cereals, even as global markets remain well supplied. The FAO, an agency of the United Nations, released its Food Price Index, which averaged 173.8 percent in January, its highest value in almost two years. It marked a 2.1 percent […] Read more
