Keywords: Food Prices


Food insecurity could affect 11.7 million more women and girls by the end of 2026

At least 11.7 million additional women and girls could face food insecurity by the end of 2026 as conflicts in the Middle East and disruptions to maritime traffic increase pressure on energy, fertilizer and transport costs, according to an analysis by UN Women. The assessment warns that the economic......

Algeria banana prices reach 2,800 dinars as consumers voice frustration

The price of bananas in Algeria has risen sharply in recent weeks, with reports from some markets putting the retail price at around 2,800 Algerian dinars per kilogram. At the official exchange rate published by the Bank of Algeria in late September, that amount is equivalent to roughly $21. The reported......

Lula warns Iran conflict is driving up global fuel and food costs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned that the conflict involving Iran is creating wider economic repercussions, pushing up the cost of fuel, fertilizers and food in markets around the world. Speaking to CNN, Lula said the disruption was being felt far beyond the Middle East,......

Morocco beef prices top MAD 140 as frozen imports from Brazil approach

Beef prices in Morocco have climbed beyond MAD 140 per kilogram in some regions, putting renewed pressure on consumers and prompting meat-sector professionals to look toward additional imports to strengthen domestic supply. Frozen beef shipments, particularly from Brazil, are expected to begin arriving......

Middle East conflict could leave up to 520 million people facing hunger by 2030

The global food security outlook is coming under renewed pressure as the economic consequences of the conflict in the Middle East threaten to reverse progress in the fight against hunger. According to updated projections cited by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), between......

El Niño and Middle East conflicts put Asia’s food security under pressure

Asian food markets are facing mounting pressure as climate disruptions linked to El Niño coincide with the economic and supply-chain effects of conflicts in the Middle East. The combination is raising concerns over food prices, agricultural costs and the potential impact on food security across......

Casablanca wholesale market sees beef prices rise as vegetable prices diverge

Wholesale food prices in Casablanca showed mixed movements during the week of September 16, 2026, with beef becoming more expensive at the upper end of the market while sheep meat recorded a modest decline. The latest weekly price note published by Casablanca Prestations also points to contrasting trends......

Chicken prices surge again in Morocco after months of decline

After several months of relative calm and a sharp decline in prices, Morocco’s poultry market is facing a renewed surge in chicken prices. In Casablanca, retail prices have climbed to between 22 and 24 dirhams per kilogram, while wholesale prices are currently ranging from 17 to 17.50 dirhams. According......

Morocco’s agricultural exports surge as questions grow over the domestic market

Morocco’s agricultural sector is strengthening its position in European markets, with exports of sweet peppers and berries recording substantial gains. But as Moroccan produce reaches more consumers abroad, questions are increasingly being raised about how much of this growth translates into benefits......