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- Global food prices rose in February 2026 for the first time in five months, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- The FAO Food Price Index increased by 0.9% to an average of 125.3 points, driven by higher prices for cereals, meat, and vegetable oils.
- Wheat prices climbed due to weather risks and logistical issues in the Black Sea region.
- Dairy and sugar prices fell, with sugar decreasing by 4.1% to its lowest level since October 2020.
- The FAO projected a slight decline in global wheat production for 2026, despite favorable conditions in some areas.
