New Podcast – The Impact of Rising Global Food Prices

Author: Lauren Beth

Date published: 3 Sep 2008

Euromonitor International analyst Media Eghbal analyses the dramatic increase in food prices worldwide in the latest edition of Globalcast, Euromonitor International's podcast series

In this edition of Globalcast, Euromonitor International analyst Media Eghbal analyzes the dramatic increase in food prices worldwide. Listen to the podcast clicking the “Pod” button.

Worldwide population growth particularly in fast-growing economies such as China and India are contributing greatly to food shortages. Rising incomes in emerging economies are prompting dietary changes, Worldwide population growth particularly in fast-growing economies such as China and India are contributing greatly to food shortages. Rising incomes in emerging economies are prompting dietary changes, such as consumers substituting meat and dairy for basic staples such as rice, and greatly influencing supply and demand. These factors put upward pressure on food prices and push increasing grain demand for livestock feed. Visit www.euromonitor.libsyn.com to hear more on this topic or listen to other editions of Globalcast.