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Press Conference to introduce the September 2012 FAO Food Price Index
Thursday 6 September, 10.00h

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Chris Matthews
FAO Media Relations Office

(+39) 06 570 53762

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Journalists are invited to a Press Conference by FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva on Thursday 6 September  to introduce the September 2012 FAO Food Price Index and the latest FAO Cereal Supply and Demand Brief.


Published every month, the FAO Food Price Index measures the monthly change in the international prices of a basket of food commodities. The August Index rebounded sharply after three months of decline. The FAO Cereal Supply and Demand Brief provides an up-to-date perspective on the world cereal market.

The Press Conference will be webcast at http://www.fao.org/webcast/ .



What, when and where:

·      Press Conference on the September 2012 FAO Food Price Index

·      By FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva

·      Thursday 6 September at 10:00

·      Sheikh Zayed Centre, FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy





Accreditation will take place at the main entrance to FAO the morning of the event. A valid press card or letter of assignment on company letterhead, plus picture ID, are required.


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