The phrase "food commodities" refers to basic agricultural products that are traded in large quantities, such as grains, fruits, vegetables, and meat. Full definition
A growing share of food commodities — such as coffee, tea and bananas - are now marketed as value - added (sustainable) products. (newhope.com)
Also, supply and demand imbalances in food commodities that are pushing prices up tend to correct themselves more quickly than in other industries (i.e. in natural resources). (investmentinsight.blogspot.ru)
In addition, they are often conducted on food commodities, not necessarily the processed products one finds in the grocery store. (scientificamerican.com)