
Food prices are rising. Rice is just the latest staple to soar through record levels as increasing demand and lagging supply on global markets prompt exporters to restrict their sales to quell food price inflation at home.
Published: April 9 2008 12:45 | Last updated: April 14 2008 15:00

Food prices are rising. Rice is just the latest staple to soar through record levels as increasing demand and lagging supply on global markets prompt exporters to restrict their sales to quell food price inflation at home.