FAO expert: A major disruption in global food supplies is weeks away
Maximo Torero of the FAO warns that the ongoing war in the Middle East may lead to significant disruptions in global food supplies within weeks.
Prolonged Iran war could have ‘serious’ impact on food prices, says UN’s FAO
The UN's FAO warns that an extended conflict in Iran could significantly raise global food prices and disrupt agricultural supply chains.
Spain will propose Luis Planas as the new head of FAO
Spain is set to promote Luis Planas, the Minister of Agriculture, as the next director-general of the FAO.
The Government announces the candidacy of Minister Luis Planas to lead the FAO
The Spanish government is promoting Agriculture Minister Luis Planas as a candidate to head the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations starting in 2027.
Morocco: FAO warns of risk of locust spread in several regions of the country
The FAO has issued a warning about the potential resurgence of locust swarms in Morocco, particularly in the agricultural region of Agadir.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Argentina Will Access an Extraregional Strain Bank
Argentina has become the first country in Latin America to gain access to an extraregional strain bank for foot-and-mouth disease following a public-private cooperation agreement.
Food prices increase in February for the first time in five months
Food prices have risen in February for the first time in five months, driven primarily by increases in wheat, vegetable oils, and meats, as reported by the FAO.
Lula criticizes Trump for exposing American arsenal and says Cuba is starving
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized Donald Trump for showcasing U.S. military power and claimed that external forces are contributing to hunger in Cuba.
Lula participates in FAO conference in Brasília; agrarian reform and aid to Cuba are on the agenda
President Lula da Silva attends the opening session of the FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean in Brasília, focusing on food security and humanitarian issues in Cuba.
Fishing: Global seafood fraud at 20% - FAO warns
The FAO warns that approximately 20% of internationally distributed seafood products may be involved in some form of fraud, affecting transparency and public health.
Tuna with dye, surimi posing as crab, or tilapia for snapper: the UN estimates that there is fraud in one of every five fish
The UN estimates that about one in every five fish sold globally is misrepresented, raising concerns over biodiversity, health, and economic impacts according to a recent FAO report.
Global food prices fall for the fifth consecutive month, says FAO
Global food prices have decreased for the fifth month in a row in January, driven by declines in dairy, sugar, and meat prices, according to the FAO.
Global Food Prices Fall to Lowest Level Since Autumn 2023
Global food prices have dropped to their lowest level since autumn 2023, with significant declines in cheese and butter prices, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
FAO: Prices of basic food products have fallen for the fourth month in a row
Food prices have decreased for the fourth consecutive month in December, driven by falling prices of milk, dairy products, and meat, according to the FAO.
UN: Food prices fell for the fourth consecutive month
Food prices fell again in December, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline, primarily due to reduced prices of milk, dairy products, and meat, despite increases in the prices of grains and sugar, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).