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The FAO Food Price Index rebounded rapidly in August.
September 03, 2021

The FAO Food Price Index rebounded rapidly in August

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 127.4 points in August 2021, up 3.9 points (3.1 percent) from July and 31.5 points (32.9 percent) from the same period last year.
The FAO Food Price Index fell again in July
August 06, 2021

The FAO Food Price Index fell again in July

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 123.0 points in July 2021, down 1.5 points (1.2 percent) from June but still 29.1 points (31.0 percent) higher than its level in the same period last year.
After twelve months of consecutive rise, the FAO Food Price Index fell in June.
July 15, 2021

After twelve months of consecutive rise, the FAO Food Price Index fell in June

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 124.6 points in June 2021, down 3.2 points (2.5 percent) from May, but still 31.5 points (33.9 percent) higher than its level in the same period last year.
FAO Conference, 42nd Session - Closing of the Conference.
June 21, 2021

FAO Conference endorses new Strategic Framework to drive agri-food systems transformation

Members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today endorsed the new Strategic Framework that will drive the Organization's efforts to transform agri-food systems and address hunger, poverty, and inequality over the next decade.
Potato of Bologna PDO.
June 17, 2021

Italy: High temperatures and continuous irrigation for the Potato of Bologna PDO

This year the cultivation area of the Bologna PDO grew by 17 percent, from 419 to 489 hectares, also thanks to the good prices obtained in the last two years.
May registered a sharp increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index.
June 03, 2021

May registered a sharp increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 127.1 points in May 2021, 5.8 points (4.8 percent) higher than in April and as much as 36.1 points (39.7 percent) above the same period last year.
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The FAO Food Price Index continues to rise unabated.
May 06, 2021

The FAO Food Price Index continues to rise unabated

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 120.9 points in April 2021, 2.0 points (1.7 percent) higher than in March, and as much as 28.4 points (30.8 percent) above the same period last year.
African countries commit to double agricultural productivity as development banks, institutions pledge US$17 billion to increase food security
May 03, 2021

African countries commit to double agricultural productivity as development banks, institutions pledge US$17 billion to increase food security

IFAD said it aimed to provide an additional US$1.5 billion to Africa to support national efforts to transform food and agricultural systems over the next three years.
Mimmo Bellipario: 'Nuestras patatas tardías del sur de Italia son un producto de nicho apreciado en el exterior'
April 20, 2021

Mimmo Bellipario: 'Nuestras patatas tardías del sur de Italia son un producto de nicho apreciado en el exterior'

La patata tardía italiana es un producto de nicho, con volúmenes limitados de unas 40 toneladas, que sin embargo encuentra admiradores en el extranjero, y en particular en Francia y Bélgica, donde reside una clientela fiel.
FAO Food Price Index rising for tenth straight month
April 08, 2021

FAO Food Price Index rising for tenth straight month

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 118.5 points in March 2021, 2.4 points (2.1 percent) higher than in February. The increase marked the tenth consecutive monthly rise in the value of the FFPI to its highest level since June 2014.
FAO Food Price Index rising for nine straight months
March 04, 2021

FAO Food Price Index rising for nine straight months

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 116.0 points in February 2021, 2.8 points (2.4 percent) higher than in January, marking the ninth month of consecutive rise and reaching its highest level since July 2014.
Another surge in the value of FAO Food Price Index in January
February 05, 2021

Another surge in the value of FAO Food Price Index in January

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 113.3 points in January 2021, 4.7 points (4.3 percent) higher than in December 2020, not only marking the eighth month of consecutive rise but also registering its highest monthly average since July 2014.
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January 12, 2021

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The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Qu Dongyu, launched the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables on the 15th of December 2020.
FAO Food Price Index hits a three-year high in 2020, following additional gains in December
January 07, 2021

FAO Food Price Index hits a three-year high in 2020, following additional gains in December

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 107.5 points in December 2020, up 2.3 points (2.2 percent) from November, marking the seventh month of consecutive increase.
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December 28, 2020

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FAO Food Price Index registered a sharp rise in November to its highest level in nearly six years
December 03, 2020

FAO Food Price Index registered a sharp rise in November to its highest level in nearly six years

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 105.0 points in November 2020, up 4.0 points (3.9 percent) from October and 6.4 points (6.5 percent) higher than its value a year ago.
TOMRA Food and Ortofrutticola Parma: Selected quality, from the earth to the table
November 19, 2020

TOMRA Food and Ortofrutticola Parma: Selected quality, from the earth to the table

Installing TOMRA's Sentinel II sorting machine has enabled the Italian company to select large quantities of potatoes – its flagship products – with great precision and minimal waste.
FAO Food Price Index continued its upward trend in October
November 05, 2020

FAO Food Price Index continued its upward trend in October

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 100.9 points in October 2020, up 3.0 points (3.1 percent) from September and 5.7 points (6.0 percent) higher than its value a year ago.

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