Every signal GFO has published in this domain — classified by strength, evidenced by source.
Global food commodity prices rose for the second consecutive month in March 2026, with the FAO Food Price Index averaging 128.5 points — a 2.4% rise driven by Gulf conflict energy transmission into input costs.
The FAO Dairy Price Index has posted its first increase since July 2025. SMP and WMP have trended upward since January. The 2025 correction is over. The question is how durable the recovery will be.
The FAO Food Price Index rose 2.4% in March, driven by energy-cost transmission from the Near East conflict. Contained for now — structurally dangerous if the conflict persists beyond the FAO's 40-day threshold.
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 125.3 points in February 2026 — up 0.9% from January — ending a five-month declining trend. Ovine meat prices reached a new all-time record. Bovine meat firmed on strong Chinese and US demand. The reversal signals th