Food

Dairy prices fall as weak demand outweighs tight supplies

July 20 (Reuters) - Global dairy prices are now trading at 10-month lows, as once resilient demand has fallen off, particularly from China where widespread COVID-19 lockdowns are taking a toll on…

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Half of Britons changing food-buying habits to cope with cost-of-living crunch

LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - Almost half of Britons are changing what they buy to feed their families as they try to navigate a worsening cost-of-living crisis, according to survey data published…

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France to cut nitrites in food after agency confirms cancer risk

France said it intends to cut the use of nitrites in food after the national health agency confirmed they raise the risk of cancer, falling short of a full ban…

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Food prices fall in June, cereal output seen slightly higher, U.N. agency says

World food prices fell for a third consecutive month in June, but remained close to record high levels set in March, the United Nations' food agency said on Friday. The Food…

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World hunger rising as U.N. agencies warn of “looming catastrophe”

World hunger levels rose again last year after soaring in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Ukraine war and climate change threatening starvation and mass migration on an…

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Canada to slap warning labels on sugary, salty and fatty foods

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Foods high in sugars, sodium and saturated fat will come with clear warning labels in Canada starting in 2026, the federal government said this week, in an…

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Food inflation tops 10% in May

In May 2022, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the HICP was 5.8%, up from 5.4 % in April 2022. The 12-month moving average rate for May stood…

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Ukraine’s besieged farmers fear war-time harvest ‘hell’

As 10-metre high mounds of sunflower meal smoulder among the blackened ruins of one of Ukraine's top agricultural terminals, farmers in this front-line region are scrambling to survive a harvest under…

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FACTBOX-Surging food prices fuel protests across developing world

(Reuters) - The war in Ukraine and drought fuelled by climate change has sent global prices for grains, cooking oils, fuel and fertilizer soaring. Rising prices for basic food staples is fuelling…

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FAO: Food prices dip in May, cereal output set to decline

ROME, June 3 (Reuters) - World food prices dipped in May for a second consecutive month after hitting a record high in March, although the cost of cereals and meat both rose,…

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FAO: Food prices ease slightly in April after record surge

ROME, May 6 (Reuters) - World food prices eased slightly in April after hitting a record high in March, but global food security remained a concern because of the difficult market conditions, U.N.…

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World Bank, IMF, WTO leaders urge quick action on action plan to address food security

The leaders of the International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization and the World Bank called for quick work on a new action plan on food security to be prepared by…

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EU plans to counter Russia with food diplomacy in North Africa, Balkans

The EU aims to address rising wheat and fertilizer prices and expected shortages in the Balkans, North Africa and the Middle East with "food diplomacy" to counter Russia's narrative on…

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Food prices surge to new record high in March, U.N. agency says

World food prices jumped nearly 13% in March to a new record high as the war in Ukraine caused turmoil in markets for staple grains and edible oils, the U.N.…

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Russia plans to ban sunflower seed exports, impose quota on sunoil

March 31 (Reuters) - Russia will ban exports of sunflower seeds from Friday until the end of August and impose an export quota on sunflower oil for a similar period to avoid…

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With Ukraine farmers on frontlines, U.N. food chief warns of ‘devastation’

The U.N. food chief warned that the war in Ukraine was threatening to devastate the World Food Programme's efforts to feed some 125 million people globally because Ukraine had gone…

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Ukraine’s new agriculture minister warns over global food prices, ends restrictions on corn and sunoil exports

LVIV, Ukraine, March 25 (Reuters) - Ukraine's government has lifted the requirement for export licences for corn and sunflower oil for 2021/22 season, the government website said on Friday. Ukraine has suspended…

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Ukraine war could lead to global food crisis, says French farming minister

PARIS, March 21 (Reuters) - The war between Ukraine and Russia, two of the world's top crop producers, could lead to a food crisis "on the global" scale, French farming minister Julien…

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Free-range eggs unavailable in Britain from Monday

Consumers will no longer be able to buy free-range eggs in the UK from Monday, with birds not having been allowed outdoors since November due to fears of avian flu…

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Germany to host G7 meeting on Ukraine invasion’s impact on food security

BERLIN, March 8 (Reuters) - Germany will host a virtual meeting of agricultural ministers from G7 countries on Friday to discuss the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on global food security…

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Food prices hit record high in Feb, U.N. agency says

World food prices hit a record high in February, led by a surge in vegetable oils and dairy products, to post a 20.7% increase year-on-year, the U.N. food agency said…

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France bans import of meat from animals on growth antibiotics

PARIS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - France adopted a decree on Tuesday banning imports of meat from animals treated with growth antibiotics - a practice prohibited in farming within the European Union since…

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An international survey reveals the ‘crimes’ against Italian food

An international survey has revealed the top 10 crimes against Italian food. Italian cuisine is the world’s most popular, according to a recent YouGov survey, but what passes for Italian…

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World food prices rise in January and remained near 10-year highs

ROME, Feb 3 (Reuters) - World food prices rebounded in January and remained near 10-year highs, led by a jump in the vegetable oils index, the U.N. food agency said…

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World food prices hit 10-year peak in 2021

PARIS, Jan 6 (Reuters) - World food prices jumped 28% in 2021 to their highest level in a decade and hopes for a return to more stable market conditions this…

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World food prices climb in November, stay at 10-year peak -FAO

ROME, Dec 2 (Reuters) - World food prices rose for a fourth straight month in November to remain at 10-year highs, led by strong demand for wheat and dairy products,…

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Crisps remain in short supply in almost one in three British shops

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Crisps remain in short supply in almost one in three British shops, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics following production difficulties…

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WFP warns of countdown to catastrophe as acute hunger reaches new peak

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the number of people teetering on the edge of famine in 43 countries has risen to 45 million, as acute…

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World food prices hit 10-year peak -FAO

World food prices rose for a second consecutive month in September to reach a 10-year peak, driven by gains for cereals and vegetable oils, the United Nations food agency said…

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Buy British: UK pig farmers urge retailers to shun cheaper EU pork

LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Britain's National Pig Association urged the country's retailers to continue buying local pork and not cheaper EU products on Friday, warning that many producers would…

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WFP institutes further cuts on food rations for refugees in Kenya as funds dry up

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is further cutting food rations for 440,000 refugees in Kenya, due to severe funding shortfalls, and has warned it may be forced to…

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EU wheat, barley harvest losses create ‘explosive’ world supply outlook -analyst Strategie Grains

Adverse weather in the European Union has sharply reduced prospects for wheat and barley harvests, contributing to a potentially 'explosive' global supply outlook for the cereals, analyst firm Strategie Grains…

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EU lowers limits for toxic metals in baby food, vegetables

Baby food, vegetables, fruit, cereals, meat, fish and other foodstuffs will have to meet stricter limits of cadmium and lead content before they can be sold in the European Union,…

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World food prices fall for second month in July

World food prices eased for a second month in a row in July, reflecting declines for cereals, vegetable oils and dairy products, but remained up nearly a third over the…

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Malta: Two men stole food to feed themselves, court hears

Two men who targeted various outlets of a local chain store, stealing foodstuffs to feed themselves after running into serious financial problems, were remanded in custody pending judgment. Mario Campolo,…

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McDonald’s big sales growth expected as worker crunch looms

McDonald's BTS celebrity meals and crispy chicken sandwiches are expected to fuel a U.S. sales increase of 24% when the company reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, but analysts are eyeing…

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EU Commission opens infringement procedure against 12 states for failing to implement rules banning unfair trading

The European Commission has today opened infringement procedures against Malta 12 Member States for failing to transpose EU rules banning unfair trading practices in the agri-food sector. The Directive on unfair trading…

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World food price index surges in May to highest level since 2011 -FAO

World food prices rose in May at their fastest monthly rate in more than a decade, posting a 12th consecutive monthly increase to hit their highest level since September 2011,…

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World food price index climbs in April, highest since mid-2014 -FAO

World food prices increased for a 11th consecutive month in April, hitting their highest level since May 2014, with sugar leading a rise in all the main indices, the United…

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Britain’s cats and dogs face pet-food pouch shortage

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's growing ranks of cats and dogs could be left staring at empty bowls after Sainsbury's, the nation's second biggest supermarket group, warned of a shortage of…

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Euro area annual inflation stable at 0.9%

Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 0.9% in February 2021, stable compared to January, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.…

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Inflation stable but food prices rising – NSO

In December 2020, the annual rate of inflation in Malta as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), remained at a constant rate of 0.2 per cent the…

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England to ban unhealthy food displays at supermarket checkouts

Supermarkets will be banned from displaying unhealthy food and drink products close to the checkout counters, as well as using them in special offers including buy one get one free.…

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World food price index jumps in Nov to almost 6-year high -FAO

World food prices rose for a sixth month running in November, hitting almost a six year high with the index posting its biggest monthly increase since July 2012, the United…

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Malta: Food registers increase in prices during October 2020

During last month, October 2020, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Retail Price Index, RPI, was 0.35%, according to the latest statistics published by NSO, the National…

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World food price index rises in October for fifth month running -FAO

World food prices rose for a fifth month running in October, fully recovering from the shock caused by the global coronavirus pandemic and with gains seen in most sectors, the…

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Access to food grossly unequal as coronavirus adds to challenges

A new report by the World Food Programme, known as the Cost of a Plate of Food 2020, has once again exposed the inequality around the world of accessing the…

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World food price index rise 5% year-on-year in September -FAO

World food prices rose for a fourth month running in September, led by strong increases for cereals and vegetable oils, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food…

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China’s Shenzhen says chicken imported from Brazil tests positive for coronavirus

A sample of frozen chicken wings imported into the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen from Brazil has tested positive for coronavirus, the city government said on Thursday. A surface sample…

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Coronavirus found on Ecuador shrimps in China

A city in China's eastern Anhui province found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of shrimps from Ecuador, state media reported on Wednesday, in the latest instance of the virus…

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Global food prices rise in July – UN

Global food prices continued rising for the second consecutive month in July, led by vegetable oils and dairy products, according to the benchmark United Nations report. The Food and Agriculture…

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World food price index rises for second month in July

World food prices rose in July, led by vegetable oil and dairy products, to extend a rebound from the previous month following sharp falls triggered by the pandemic, the United…

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Weed-killer glyphosate found in New Zealand’s manuka honey

Traces of the controversial weed-killer glyphosate have been found in New Zealand honey, prompting concern for our high-value manuka industry. The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) found the…

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West and Central Africa: More than 15 million cases of acute malnutrition expected in 2020

More than 15 million cases of acute malnutrition are expected in children under the age of five in West and Central Africa in 2020 – one-third of cases in the…

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Diageo to launch Johnnie Walker whisky in paper bottles in 2021

Johnnie Walker scotch whisky will be available in plastic-free bottles from early 2021, Diageo Plc said on Monday, as the world's biggest spirits maker ramps up efforts to tackle plastic…

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China halts imports from two more Brazil meat plants amid COVID-19 concerns

China has suspended imports from two Brazilian pork plants owned by meatpackers JBS SA and BRF SA, according to the Chinese customs authority, as it cracks down on meat shipments…

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Coronavirus crisis fuelling demand for immune-boosting foods

Food ingredients maker Chr Hansen said it had seen an increase in demand during the coronavirus crisis for products that help to strengthen the immune system, which was likely to…

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