World Food Day

Nearly two-thirds (60%) of people in a new 26 nation poll commissioned by the BBC World Service say they are feeling the burden of recent rises in the cost of food and energy. They say that the rising cost of food, fuel and electricity has affected them and their family "a great deal". The survey found that many people, especially in the developing world are cutting back on what they eat because food is more expensive. The BBC is publishing the survey results as part of a special day of coverage on the United Nations' World Food Day. Our correspondents around the world have been tracking food prices for the last six months, and have filed updates and case studies to this site. Listen Listen to correspondents from around the world 'Action needed' In four developing countries, the Philippines, Kenya, Panama and Nigeria, a... [read full story]