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UN Reports Global Food Prices Reach Four-Year High Due to Conflicts and Weather
The United Nations reports that global food prices have reached a four-year high, with the FAO's Food Price Index climbing to 133.3 points in August. The increase is attributed to conflicts, extreme weather, and disrupted trade logistics, affecting all categories of food prices. The World Food Programme warns that the return of El Nino could exacerbate food insecurity, potentially pushing an additional 50 million people into acute hunger by the end of next year.
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The United Nations reports that global food prices have reached a four-year high, with the FAO's Food Price Index climbing to 133.3 points in August. The increase is attributed to conflicts, extreme weather, and disrupted trade logistics, affecting all categories of food prices. The World Food Programme warns that the return of El Nino could exacerbate food insecurity, potentially pushing an additional 50 million people into acute hunger by the end of next year.
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