FAO Food Price Index up 1.4 percent in September

Dairy, poultry, pork help push Index up slightly

4 October 2012, Rome - Following two months of stability, the FAO Food Price Index rose slightly in September 2012, up 1.4 percent, or 3 points, from its level in August.

The Index, based on the prices of a basket of internationally traded food commodities, climbed to 216 points in September from 213 points in August. The rise reflected strengthening dairy and meat prices...

Source: FAO Food Price Index up 1.4 percent in September
Author: FAO

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