World food prices plunge for third straight monthWorld food prices in April fell from the previous month led by lower sugar prices, the United Nations food agency reported. The Food and Agricultural Agency's (FAO) Food Price Index – which measures t More… |
UAE food prices likely to increase in 2017The food prices in the UAE are likely to increase this year owing to the surging demand across the emirates in addition to the spillover effects from a rise in agricultural food prices in 2017, said an expert. Global food prices s More… |
UAE food prices likely to increase in 2017The food prices in the UAE are likely to increase this year owing to the surging demand across the emirates in addition to the spillover effects from a rise in agricultural food prices in 2017, said an expert. Global food prices s More… |
Kuwait inflation down to 2.8pc in MayKuwait’s inflation in consumer prices eased to 2.8 per cent year-on-year (y/y) in May, mainly due to softer food inflation, a report said. Core inflation (which excludes food prices) came in marginally higher at 3.0 per cent More… |
World food prices post biggest rise for four yearsWorld food prices posted their biggest monthly rise for four years in June, buoyed by a surge in sugar and increases for most other edible commodities, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. Food prices have been gaining More… |
Food prices could double over demand, water scarcitySwelling populations and demand for food combined with ever scarcer water and land resources could lead to a doubling of food prices and trigger civil unrest in some developing countries, a new report says. Demand for food with a More… |
Food prices could double over demand, water scarcitySwelling populations and demand for food combined with ever scarcer water and land resources could lead to a doubling of food prices and trigger civil unrest in some developing countries, a new report says. Demand for food with a More… |
World food prices plunge to near seven-year lowWorld food prices stabilised in February near a seven-year low as rising vegetable oil and meat prices offset declines in cereals, sugar and dairy, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. Food prices have fallen for four More… |
Saudi inflation likely to stay within 2.5pcSaudi Arabia’s headline inflation is likely to remain at remain between 2.0 per cent to 2.5 per cent during the rest of the year, according to a new report from NCB, the largest bank by asset in the Arab world. Broad money s More… |
World food prices plunge to 6-year low in JuneGlobal food prices fell in June, continuing an almost uninterrupted slide since April 2014, led by falling dairy and sugar prices, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) More… |