i am campanella. many, 2021 offered hope for a return to normality, but after months of lockdown sent controlled borders, economists again to warn of a new, looming crisis -- the rising cost of food. the when food agencies as prices jumped 28% during the year, their highest level since 2011. in december, they eased slightly, but before that they had been climbing for four months in a row. the surge is blamed on factors including supply chain bottlenecks, increased costs for raw material and energy. either food rises can lead to higher inflation which affects consumers around the world. the u.n. food and agriculture organization tracks prices. it found all categories showed sharp increases in 2021. crucial food staples like wheat surged by more than one third. sugar cost more than it has in five years. the u.n. warns the situation shows no sign of improving this year and could force dramatic changes in the way people eat. as always, poor nations are disproportionately affected, especially those alliant