The United Nations is warning global food prices are expected to remain high for the rest of the year and beyond. In a biannual report, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says dwindling stocks and modest gains in crop yields will prevent a reduction in food prices to more sustainable levels. Earlier this year, food prices hit levels seen during the 2007-2008 food crisis that sparked unrest in poor nations worldwide.
U.N. Issues Warning on Food Prices
HeadlineJun 08, 2011