Food price rises around the world are result of ‘broken’ system, say experts
by Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#62VX2)
Surge of about 20% this year due to system that concentrates power and profits in hands of few companies
Food price rises around the world are the result of a broken" food system that is failing the poor and concentrating power and profits in the hands of a few, food experts have said.
Rising food prices are causing widespread suffering in developing countries, and even in the rich world the combination of high food and fuel prices threatens hardship for millions.
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