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Record rice prices stoke early-year food inflation

Record rice prices stoke early-year food inflation

(VAN) Record-high rice prices at harvest time last year are adding upward pressure to food inflation at the start of the year in South Korea, raising concerns over household grocery costs.

Dutch chocolate prices to stay high despite 50% drop in cocoa costs

Dutch chocolate prices to stay high despite 50% drop in cocoa costs

(VAN) Chocolate lovers will not see immediate relief at the checkout despite a sharp drop in global cocoa prices this year.

Row crops posted large decline in 2025 on prices

Row crops posted large decline in 2025 on prices

(VAN) Most row crop farmers battled elevated production costs which, when coupled with low commodity prices, made profitability challenging in 2025.

FSC-certified planted forest timber sold at higher prices

FSC-certified planted forest timber sold at higher prices

(VAN) FSC certification has helped increase the value of thousands of hectares of planted forest timber under the management of the Xuan Loc Protection Forest Management Board, particularly in terms of selling prices.

Japan's rice prices on rise again in test for new prime minister

Japan's rice prices on rise again in test for new prime minister

(VAN) More than 100 shoppers queued for a chance to get a kilo or so of Japanese rice for 500 yen ($3.32) by heaping as much grain into a small wooden box as possible.

Global rice prices eased down in October as harvests set in

Global rice prices eased down in October as harvests set in

(VAN) Benchmark international prices of milled declined in October as harvests started or improved in some parts of the globe.

Vendors told: Mind MSRP for imported rice

Vendors told: Mind MSRP for imported rice

(VAN) Show cause orders will be issued to retailers who sell imported rice at prices exceeding the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of P43 per kilo, Philippines Agriculture Secretary said in a statement on Thursday.

Coffee prices on October 20, 2025: Highest at 114,500 VND/kg

Coffee prices on October 20, 2025: Highest at 114,500 VND/kg

(VAN) Coffee prices on October 20, 2025, remained stable domestically, trading at 113,500–114,500 VND/kg. Similarly, global coffee prices also moved sideways.

Meteorology and hydrology training linked to early warning

(VAN) The meteorological and hydrological sector is focusing on training human resources in observation, data analysis, forecasting, and natural disaster warning to meet current practical demands.

Vietnamese coffee maintains record-high price amid global scarcity

Vietnamese coffee maintains record-high price amid global scarcity

(VAN) By October, Vietnam’s coffee exports had surpassed USD 7 billion for the first time and will exceed USD 8 billion within this year.

Beef prices hit record highs as nationwide cattle inventory drops to lowest level in 70 years

Beef prices hit record highs as nationwide cattle inventory drops to lowest level in 70 years

(VAN) Illinois rancher says Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas lost grass and forage, forcing massive cattle liquidation.

Coffee prices on October 12, 2025: the market fell sharply

Coffee prices on October 12, 2025: the market fell sharply

(VAN) Coffee prices on October 12, 2025, remained flat, trading at VND 113,000–VND 114,000/kg. This week, coffee prices continued to decline sharply.

Coffee prices on October 9, 2025: sharply rebound

Coffee prices on October 9, 2025: sharply rebound

(VAN) Coffee prices on October 9, 2025, have rebounded. Domestic coffee prices have risen by VND 1,000, trading at VND 114,000–VND 115,000/kg.

Coffee prices on October 8, 2025: Market continues to decline

Coffee prices on October 8, 2025: Market continues to decline

(VAN) Coffee prices on October 8, 2025, continue to decline. Domestic coffee prices have dropped by VND 1,000, trading at VND 113,000 - 114,000/kg.

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