FAO Food Price Index Up 1.9% in August on Broad Gains
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 133.3 points in August, a 1.9% increase from July. Sugar prices jumped 11.9% to their highest since June 2025, driven by concerns over the 2026/27 global supply outlook and El Niño effects on production in key Asian countries.
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