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World food prices rose in February 2026, driven by higher cereal, meat, and vegetable oil costs, despite a drop in sugar prices.
World food prices rose in February 2026 for the first time in five months, with the UN’s FAO Food Price Index averaging 125.3 points, up from 124.2 in January.
Increases were driven by higher cereal, meat, and vegetable oil prices, particularly wheat due to weather disruptions and Black Sea logistics issues, and vegetable oils fueled by strong demand and reduced Southeast Asian output.
Meat prices rose on strong beef demand in the U.S. and China and record sheep meat prices.
Dairy prices fell on lower cheese costs, though milk powder and butter rose due to tight supplies.
Sugar prices dropped to their lowest since October 2020 amid expectations of ample global supply.
The FAO also raised its 2025 global cereal production forecast to a record 3.029 billion metric tons, with stocks-to-use ratio projected at 31.9% by 2026.
Los precios mundiales de los alimentos aumentaron en febrero de 2026, impulsados por mayores costos de cereales, carne y aceite vegetal, a pesar de una caída en los precios del azúcar.