U.N. Group Warns Of Potential 'Food Price Shock' -- Washington PostLONDON - The Food and Agricultural Organization said Wednesday that the world faces a "food price shock" after the agency's benchmark index of farm commodities prices shot up last month, exceeding the levels of the 2007-08 food crisis.
The warning from the U.N. body comes as inflation is becoming an increasing economic and political challenge in developing countries, including China and India, and is starting to emerge as a potential problem in developed nations.
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Food costs hit record high as minister admits prices are 'a worry' -- The Telegraph
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Record high food prices stoke fears for economy -- Reuters
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