food costs are a growing concern

I read an article today that stated that the price of rice has risen 74% since March 2007. That is an astronomical increase, nearly doubling the price for the staple food for many places around the world, including Sierra Leone. For a place where many still live on a dollar a day or less, these rising costs are contributing to more malnutrition and hunger issues in an already struggling nation.

If you're interested in more information, the BBC gives a good breakdown on the rising costs of food around the world: The cost of food: facts and figures