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What spiking food prices mean for your portfolio
Features America's worst drought in 50 years has sent the price of grain soaring. The effects will be felt by consumers and businesses worldwide. John Stepek looks at what it means for you and your investments.
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Is food inflation set to spike?
Features Record heat waves affecting America's corn crop may be about to push up Britain's cost of living.
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Sugar prices are on the up
Features A sharp rise in the price of sugar has been blamed on falling production in Brazil. A lack of investment in the sugar industry there has led to older, lower-yielding sugar canes and the price rise is set to continue.
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What's driving the latest surge in food prices?
Features Food prices now are higher than in 2007 and 2008 - when shortages led to rioting in several countries around the world. John Stepek looks at what's causing the price rises, and what investors should do.
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Protect your portfolio from rising food prices
Features Britain's economy is slowing, but inflation remains stubbornly high. And as rising grain prices push up the cost of food, life will become yet more expensive for all of us. John Stepek explains what's going on, and the best way to protect yourself.
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Grain prices could be heading higher – permanently
Features Although many 'soft' commodities have hit fresh highs this year, prices tend to fall back as supply is ramped up. But a permanent shift in demand could soon make cheap food a thing of the past. John Stepek explains why.
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Can rice bounce back from its record lows?
Features Rice has been one of the worst performers in the commodity complex this year, down 25%. But could a price spike be on the cards?
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Profit from the corn spike
Features Early last week it was coffee, then it was the turn of corn. Prices in the commodity jumped an impressive 10% in just one day last week - that's the biggest daily increase since 1988.
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Aubergine wars reignite GM food debate
Features In a major blow to India's biotech companies, the environment minister has banned GM aubergines from being grown or consumed in the country. But 14 million farmers worldwide are already using GM technology. So why all the fuss? Simon Wilson investigates.
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