FAO – The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets, 2024

The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2024 explores the intricate connections between global food trade and nutrition. This edition emphasizes the potential of trade policies to enhance dietary diversity and support healthier nutritional outcomes. It highlights how trade can provide access to minimally processed foods, foster economic growth, and bridge regional food surpluses with deficits. The report delves into strategies for aligning trade and nutrition policies, advocating for measures such as transparent labeling and nutrition-sensitive trade agreements. With a focus on policy coherence, the study underscores the importance of global collaboration in ensuring a sustainable and equitable agrifood system.