International Tea Day 2022: FAO underlines the need for greater sustainability

23 May 2022

Virtual event

Rome - As the world celebrates the International Tea Day 2022, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted the need for greater economic, social and environmental sustainability in the tea sector and its key role in empowering women and youth for improved food security and nutrition.  “The tea sector [...]

FAO Food Price Index eases in April

06 May 2022

Rome

Rome – World food commodity prices decreased in April after a large jump the previous month, led by modest declines in the prices of vegetable oils and cereals, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today.  The FAO Food Price Index averaged 158.5 points in April 2022, down 0.8 percent [...]

FAO Food Price Index posts significant leap in March

08 Apr 2022

Rome

Rome – World food commodity prices made a significant leap in March to reach their highest levels ever, as war in the Black Sea region spread shocks through markets for staple grains and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today.  The FAO Food Price Index averaged 159.3 [...]

FAO Food Price Index rises to record high in February

04 Mar 2022

Rome

ome – The benchmark gauge for world food prices went up in February, reaching an all-time high, led by vegetable oils and dairy products, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 140.7 points in February, up 3.9 percent from January, 24.1 percent above [...]

World Pulses Day | 10 February

10 Feb 2022

Rome

Why a World Pulses Day? Building on the success of the International Year of Pulses (IYP) in 2016 implemented by FAO and recognizing the potential of pulses to further achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated 10 February as World Pulses Day (WPD). This celebration presents a [...]