Global Food Prices Continue Downward Trend in November

The FAO Food Price Index for November fell by more than 1 percent in November, marking the third straight month of declines.

NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD-TV) — The FAO Food Price Index for November reveals global food prices are continuing a downward trend. The index fell by more than 1 percent last month, marking the third straight month of declines.

Dairy, meat, sugar, and vegetable oil indices all fell, with sugar seeing the most significant drop at nearly 6 percent.

The cereal index was the only one to gain, rising just shy of 2 percent.

The overall index remains 22 percent off the record highs we saw back in March 2022.

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FAO Food Price Index for November 2025.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations

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