GORDON RAMSAY RECIPES

In December 2023, theFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) revealed significant changes in the prices of food raw materials globally, with some sectors declining and others growing. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 118.5 points, showing a decrease of 1.5% compared to November and 10.1% compared to December 2022.

Food raw materials: price trends in 2023

Cereals

The grain price index increased by 1.5% due to higher prices of wheat, corn, rice and barley. This increase was influenced by logistical disruptions that hindered shipments from major exporting countries. Despite this, the annual index remained 15.4% below the 2022 average, indicating global markets well stocked.

Vegetable oil

The price index ofvegetable oil decreased by 1.4%, mainly due to declines in purchases of palm oil, soybean, rapeseed and sunflower seeds. The slowdown in demand for soybean oil in the biodiesel sector and the improvement of climatic conditions in Brazil have contributed to this decline. The annual index was 32.7% lower than the previous year’s level.

Sugar

The price index of sugar recorded a decrease of 16.6% compared to November, hitting a nine-month low. However, it is still up 14.9% compared to December 2022. Accelerated production in Brazil and reduced use of sugarcane for ethanol production in India were the main drivers of this decline.

Meat

The price index of meat recorded a decline of 1.0% in December, influenced by weak demand for pork imports from Asia. Regional purchases of beef and poultry have also slowed, despite ample exportable supplies. However, sheepmeat prices have increased ahead of the holidays.

Dairy products

In contrast to the negative trends, the price index of dairy products it grew 1.6% in December. While remaining 16.1% lower than December 2022, this monthly increase was driven by higher prices for butter and cheese, supported by strong domestic sales in Western Europe and growing global demand for whole milk powders.

Source FAO

From Vittorio to Bergamo: the Cerea Brothers will cook for the field hospital set up in Bergamo to deal with the coronavirus emergency. But everyone's help is needed.

The starred restaurant From Vittorio will cook for free for all the field hospital staff that will be set up at the Fair in Bergamo for the emergency coronavirus in the next days.

There Cerea family he launched an appeal on social media to all restaurateurs in Lombardy: "The Civil Defense has decided to install the Campo degli Alpini Hospital in the Bergamo Fair Area. It's about 230 beds which will begin operating in the week. We have decided to actively contribute to the organization of the activities, offering volunteers for the preparation of meals. However, we ask for concrete help from all of you. All those who have the opportunity, from restaurateurs, to owners of shops or grocery or related companies, are kindly invited to offer supply. If you think you can help, please send an email to cucineospedaledacampo@vicook.it
Unity is strength, we share as much as possible! 💪 # AndràTuttoBene "

Among doctors, nurses and volunteers, 500 people will have to feed each day: for this reason, all those who can make a contribution in the supply of fruit, vegetables, dairy products, bread, fish and meat are needed.

3358174540 is Graziano's phone number, collaborator who will take care of the initiative.

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From Vittorio to Bergamo: the Cerea Brothers will cook for the field hospital set up in Bergamo to deal with the coronavirus emergency. But everyone's help is needed.