The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Index of Food Prices fell by 3.5% in 2018 in the annual comparison. According to the FAO, the decline in the prices of sugar, oils, meat and dairy products was the main factor contributing to the fall in the indicator.
On the other hand, the category of cereals registered appreciation last year. In December, the index rose 0.55% in the monthly comparison.
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