Global food prices are at their highest in almost four years, but South Africa is telling a different story

Business BagelChristian Maidman · 20 October 2026 at 03:30

The UN's food price index keeps climbing, but a record harvest at home, cheaper meat and dairy, and slow-moving supply contracts give South Africa room to plan.

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