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Global food prices dip for second month in June
KR🏛️ Politics13 hr. ago

Global food prices dip for second month in June

Global food prices decreased for the second consecutive month in June, according to data from the UN food agency, as cereal, dairy, and sugar prices fell, partially offsetting increases in vegetable oils and meat. The Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index dropped 0.3% to 130.3, marking a reversal from a three-month upward trend. Cereals experienced the largest decline, with wheat and corn prices dropping significantly due to improved supply conditions and lower energy costs. Dairy and sugar prices also fell, although vegetable oil and meat prices rose. In South Korea, consumer prices for agricultural and livestock products increased by 3.2% compared to the previous year, aligning with the nation's overall inflation rate.

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Global food prices dip for second month in June

Global food prices decreased for the second consecutive month in June, according to data from the UN food agency, as cereal, dairy, and sugar prices fell, partially offsetting increases in vegetable oils and meat. The Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index dropped 0.3% to 130.3, marking a reversal from a three-month upward trend. Cereals experienced the largest decline, with wheat and corn prices dropping significantly due to improved supply conditions and lower energy costs. Dairy and sugar prices also fell, although vegetable oil and meat prices rose. In South Korea, consumer prices for agricultural and livestock products increased by 3.2% compared to the previous year, aligning with the nation's overall inflation rate.

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