Global food prices reach three-year high as heatwaves and wars increase crop costs.
They publishedGlobal food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs
First reportThe Wall Street Journal · 7 Aug, 09:19Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 7 Aug, 11:47Z
Span2 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
FAO’s food price index reached 131.1 in July, its highest since January 2023, as cereal and wheat costs rose.
Why
Heatwaves, El Niño fears, EU weather, Black Sea trade disruptions, and infrastructure damage are raising crop costs and threatening food access.
Watch
WFP warns 50 million people could face acute hunger by next year due to El Niño, while markets track harvests and trade routes.
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Summary
- FAO food price index rose to 131.1 in July, highest since Jan 2023.
- Cereal costs up 3.4% month-on-month; global wheat up 5.8%.
- Heatwaves and El Niño fears hit yields; EU weather impacts noted.
- Trade disruptions in Black Sea and infrastructure damage boost prices.
- WFP warns 50 million could face acute hunger by next year due to El Niño.