date:May 12, 2014
ulated by higher supplies and driven by growing demand in developing countries in Asia, though consumption could grow less than expected, amid firm international prices and ample maize availability.
Sugar
Sugar production was showing marginal declines but trade is expected to be higher amid increased demand from importing countries.
Food Price Index
FAO also issued its monthly Food Price Index, which averaged 209.3 points in April 2014, down 3.5 points, or 1.6 percent, from March, and 7.6 p