https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-food-prices-near-four-year-high-in-september-un-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-food-prices-near-four-year-high-in-september-un-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-food-prices-near-four-year-high-in-september-un-says#u102859Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:31:10 +0000Global food prices rose in September to their highest level in nearly four years, driven by a surge in cereal and sugar costs. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reported that the benchmark index climbed for the third consecutive month, reaching levels not seen since late 2022. The sharpest increases hit sugar, which reached an 18-month high, and wheat futures, which peaked at a three-year high. Market analysts warn that this broad upward pressure on global crop values threatens to boost wider consumer inflation.Why it mattersThe sharp escalation in international food expense