The global food crisis

Find out how rising food prices have hit trade balances and in which countries the inflationary impact has been the highest. Our interactive feature maps food price related civil unrest and policy measures governments have taken in response to rapid food inflation.

To learn more about the factors that contribute to global food price inflation view our multimedia feature Why are food prices rising?

Researched and edited by Cynthia O’Murchu and Shannon Bond, designed by Steve Bernard and Cleve Jones