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Forex Flash: China food prices may surge 15% by mid 2013 - Rabobank

By FXstreet.com September 19, 2012, 11:07:00 PM EDT

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - According to Rabobank "The "mass liquidation" of animals will pick up in early 2013, helping to food prices hitting new highs. From Sky News: "The cost of pork is expected to rise at the fastest pace - by 31% by the end of June next year - while beef costs could increase by up to 8%." "This record cost of meat and dairy will combine with already-high crop prices to increase food prices by 15% by the middle of next year," Rabobank commodity trader Mr Higgins notes.




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