food
Agricultural growth slows to 1.1%. What is happening to crop output?
Crop growth is barely above the previous year. We examine the nine-month figures without confusing output volumes, farm revenue and food prices.
Kazakhstan’s wheat outlook and Azerbaijan’s bread prices: where is the risk?
The Bank expects Kazakhstan’s wheat production to fall 22% in 2026/27. Azerbaijan imported 841,700 tonnes in this customs category over eight months. That warrants attention to procurement—not an automatic bread-price forecast.
Russia's Inflation Accelerates to 6.33% in August
Annual inflation rose to 6.33% in August from 5.98% in July, while consumer prices fell 0.08% month-on-month. The central bank kept its key rate at 14%.
Central Bank of Azerbaijan Develops Index for Early Forecasting of Food Inflation
A study by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan shows that a new index of imported food prices can signal changes in consumer prices two months in advance.
Global Food Price Index Rises 0.6% in July
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points in July 2026, up 0.6% from June, driven by higher prices for cereals, sugar, and vegetable oils.
Bloomberg Warns of New Wave of Rising Global Food Prices
Adverse weather conditions, conflicts, and military actions could lead to a new wave of rising global food prices, according to Bloomberg.