The 28th Session of the Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The 28th Session of the Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods will be held from 23 to 27 March 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America. The plenary sessions, physical working group meetings, and side events will be webcast on YouTube in listening mode in English, French, and Spanish for all Codex members and observers, including the general public.

Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East

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The escalation of conflict in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East has sharply increased risks to global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. Immediate measures such as developing alternative trade routes, strengthening market monitoring, providing financial support for farmers, and offering targeted aid for vulnerable countries are needed to stabilize supply chains.

FAO response to global food security challenges

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Find information on FAO's responses to current crises and their impact on global food security, including data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions underway on the ground.

16 March, 2026: Updated to include impacts on energy and fertilizer trade, and food security of the 2026 conflict in the Middle East.

FAO Food Price Index posts first rise in five months, driven by higher cereal, meat and vegetable oil prices

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The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 125.3 points in February 2026, up 1.1 points (0.9 percent) from its revised January level. Increases in the price indices for cereals, meats and vegetable oils more than offset declines in dairy and sugar, resulting in the first rise of the index after five consecutive monthly decreases.