
Global Food Prices Decline in October
Global food prices recorded a decline in October 2026, driven by falling prices of grains, dairy products, and meats, amid weak demand for imports. However, they remained 5.9 percent higher compared to the same period last year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The organization reported in a report published yesterday, Friday, that the average food price index reached 133.9 points in October, compared to 135.6 points in September, according to the adjusted reading, reflecting a monthly decline in prices of a range of globally traded food commodities. View the full content on Echourouk Online.


