Highlights
FAO Food Price Index virtually unchanged in August
05/09/2025
New forecasts point to growth in global cereal output, utilization, stocks and trade
New Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in Italy and Japan push global total of designated sites past 100
26/08/2025
Three new GIAHS designations from FAO – one in Italy and two in Japan – showcase agrobiodiversity, traditional knowledge and cultural heritage
Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza
22/08/2025
FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition
FAO Food Price Index edges up in July
08/08/2025
Gains in meat and vegetable oil price indices outweigh declines in cereals, dairy and sugar
UN agencies warn key food and nutrition indicators exceed famine thresholds in Gaza
29/07/2025
Immediate and sustained ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access are critical to avert imminent Famine