The Food Vendor tells the story of staple foods in different countries around the world and sheds light on the problems faced by the world's poor in light of rising food prices.
Cassava in Côte d'Ivoire
What do you do when a staple food becomes too expensive?
Rice in Madagascar
The rising cost of rice spells malnutrition for many Malagasy.
Lentils in Nepal
Wheat in India
Rising bread prices make life difficult for India's poorest.
Grain in Haiti
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