Food prices
From The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia
"Political scientist George Friedman has postulated that if high prices for oil and food persist, they will define the fourth distinct geopolitical regime since the end of World War II, the previous three being the Cold War, the 1989–2001 period in which economic globalization was primary, and the post-9/11 "War on Terror"." --Sholem Stein |
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Food prices refer to the (averaged) price level for food in particular countries or regions or on a global scale. The food industry's contribution to the price levels and fluctuations come from the food production process, food marketing and food distribution. Source of uncontrollable price fluctuations are varying crop yield from excess supply to harvest failure and food speculation activities. It is speculated that already the global climate change could be a major factor behind rising food prices.
See also
- Famine
- Global Hunger Index
- Recent food crises:
- Food riot
- Food waste, Food rescue, Food drive
- Meat industry, Dairy industry
- Food choice
- Agricultural marketing
- Fast food, Junk food
- Fast-moving consumer goods
- Nutrition transition
- Commodity risk
- Prices received index, Prices paid index
- Global issues