Feeding the World's Hungry-The Dollar Doesn't Go As Far

                   
epochtimes.com: Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WPF), is concerned that the world's poorest are going hungry due to the soaring food prices. Ms. Sheeran spoke at the Peterson Institute, May 6, in Washington, D.C. (Gary Feuerberg/The Epoch Times) epochtimes.com
epochtimes.com     May 14, 2008            

Soaring food prices in recent weeks have created a global hunger crisis WASHINGTON, D.C.—In recent days, soaring food prices have made providing food assistance to the world's hungry people much more difficult than it already is. "Today, I can buy 40 percent less food for this cup than I could... [read full story]                

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Spotlight shines on local food supply

nwsource.com     May 13, 2008          

Stacey Jones, guest columnist: The spotlight on food can remind us to take a close look at our local food system. ... By STACEY JONES GUEST COLUMNIST Suddenly, food prices are news. Each day we read about the global food crisis: the growing price of wheat, rice shortages,...                

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Food prices up another 1.2 percent

newstalkzb.co.nz     May 13, 2008          

While the prices of cheese and chocolate fell in price last month, the costs of yoghurt, eggs and sauces all rose ... The cost of the usual supermarket shop jumped another 1.2 percent last month. The main contributors to the increase were yoghurt, up almost 9 percent,...                

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Food prices jumped most in 18 years in April

detnews.com     May 14, 2008          

Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Inflation pressures eased a bit in April despite the biggest jump in food prices in 18 years. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent last month, compared to a 0.3 percent rise in March. The lower inflation reflected a flat...                

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How to win the rising food price battle

montanasnewsstation.com     May 15, 2008          

Soaring food prices are putting the squeeze on consumers. In fact in the last month, food prices saw their biggest increase in almost two decades - up almost 1%. Worldwide the UN food and agriculture organization says food prices have spiked 45% in the past nine months. Albertson's grocery store...                

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Perfect Storm Of High Food Prices Could Get Worse

wcco.com     May 15, 2008          

Families looking to save a few extra dollars won't find relief at the grocery store. Between April and March prices for the food we eat jumped nearly 1 percent. That's the largest increase since 1990. It turns out a perfect storm of factors is hitting consumers all at the same time. At Jerry's...                

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Inflation pressures ease despite food price jump

drudgereportarchives.com     May 14, 2008          

Wednesday May 14, 5:47 pm ET By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer Inflation pressures ease in April despite biggest food price jump in 18 years WASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumer prices slowed in April despite the biggest jump in food costs in nearly two decades. The Labor Department reported...                

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Food prices are up, but inflation eases

thehour.com     May 15, 2008          

Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Inflation pressures eased a bit in April despite the biggest jump in food prices in 18 years. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent last month, compared to a 0.3 percent rise in March. The lower inflation reflected a flat...                

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April's price climb slower

denverpost.com     May 15, 2008          

By Martin Crutsinger The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The rise in consumer prices slowed in April despite the biggest jump in food costs in nearly two decades. But with oil near record levels, Americans should brace for higher gasoline prices in coming months. The Labor Department reported...                

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Inflation eases a bit in spite of food costs

courierpostonline.com     May 15, 2008          

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER • Associated Press • May 15, 2008 WASHINGTON — Consumer prices slowed in April despite the biggest jump in food costs in nearly two decades. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent last month, slightly lower than expected and better...                

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Consumer prices up slightly – but food's a costly exception

sacbee.com     May 15, 2008          

WASHINGTON – Consumer prices rose only 0.2 percent in April, but the tame number masked an ugly reality for poorer Americans: Food prices rose almost 1 percent for the month, the highest monthly jump since 1990, and were up 5 percent from a year ago.                

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