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Global food prices hold steady in August, says FAO

Global food prices hold steady in August, says FAO

Ivory Coast cocoa grind plunges 31% in July on poor bean quality

Ivory Coast cocoa grind plunges 31% in July on poor bean quality

By Ange Aboa 19 Aug 2025

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Meat and vegetable oils drive FAO Food Price Index higher in July

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FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

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Western Cape renews MoUs to support new farmers

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FAO: April food prices climb as cereals and meat costs rise

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FAO: Global food prices steady in March

7 Apr 2025

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SA exports first lemons of 2025 to India

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FAO: Global food prices rise in February

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Global food prices see decline as January index drops

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Fair pricing essential for smallholder farmers to tackle global food challenges

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Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

14 Jan 2025

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Global food prices fall as sugar costs drop, FAO reports

3 Jan 2025

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FAO reports spike in food prices as vegetable oils soar

10 Dec 2024

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Q3 2024: South Africa’s agricultural sector GDP drops by 28.8% year-on-year

Paul Makube 5 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial.

Food prices maintain stability as South Africa sees steep inflation decline

Paul Makube 22 Nov 2024

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FAO: September sees biggest food price hike in 18 months

9 Oct 2024

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FAO reports slight dip in global food prices for August

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Verve - the fibre of choice for the future

Verve - the fibre of choice for the future

Sappi 21 Aug 2024

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FAO reports stable food prices in July

2 Aug 2024

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