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The report found that the presence of more than one mycotoxin in a single sample is increasingly the norm rather than the exception.

The FAO attributes the expected bumper crop to higher yields in major staples, maize (corn), rice, and wheat, which collectively account for over half of global caloric intake

The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices of a basket of key food commodities, averaged 127.7 points in May, a 0.8 percent drop from April

Since the launch of the grains and oilseeds map in 2003, significant global changes have occurred, leading to the emergence of new market dynamics.

Since WHO’s call in 2018 to eliminate trans fats, the number of countries implementing best-practice policies has expanded from 11, covering 6% of the global population, to nearly 60 countries encompassing 46%. The next validation cycle will accept applications until August 31, 2025.