PARIS—The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell for a fifth month in a row in August, further from all-time highs hit earlier this year, as a resumption of grain exports from Ukrainian ports contributed to improved supply prospects. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Friday that its price index, which tracks…
World Food Price Index Falls for 5th Month in August
September 2, 2022
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