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By Walé Azeez, CNN Business

Updated 1608 GMT (0008 HKT) November 5, 2021



London (CNN Business)World food prices have surged to the highest level in more than a decade, driven by robust demand and lackluster harvests, according to the United Nations.

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The FAO Food Price Index tracks monthly changes across a range of food commodities. The index has risen by more than 30% over the past year. It now stands at its highest level since July 2011, the FAO said on Thursday.


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