Spiking food prices are hitting globally, from US eggs to Indian vegetables. The UN FAO Food Price Index has risen steadily over six months after declines in 2023. Orange juice concentrate in the US rose 42% year-over-year; UK fresh orange juice up 25%. Greece’s olive oil prices surged nearly 30% in 2023 and 63% in April 2025. Factors include geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather, high input costs, and rising demand, making food systems vulnerable to shocks.
Experts: What is causing food prices to spike around the world?
