A medieval Italian citrus fruit sparks collaboration between a woman farmer and a chef.

Sustainable gastronomy recognises that food is never only about consumption. It connects agriculture, culture, health, livelihoods and the environment - and reminds us that what we grow, cook and eat has a direct impact on both people and planet.

FAO has been awarded Gold at the 15th Deauville Green Awards in Paris for its World Food Day 2025 video spot, voiced by the actors and FAO Champions Charlotte Rampling and Lambert Wilson.

FAO Goodwill Ambassadors, Champions and other supporters have joined forces for a campaign spotlighting the importance of safe food through the universal language of cooking. 

At World Nutrition Day 2026, FAO Director-General calls for effective collaboration to ensure that basic, nutritious, healthy, and functional foods reach those who need them most.

The Slow Food founder and former FAO Zero Hunger Special Ambassador for Europe helped elevate the role of local traditions, smallholders and Indigenous knowledge.

FAO and Chef Binta, with the support of the Government of Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture, have trained women fonio farmers to address the challenges of traditional fonio production methods.

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Harlem Globetrotters’ Buckets and Jet joined FAO’s Corinna Hawkes, for a lively discussion on healthy diets and reducing food waste.

FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Government of Japan, support agri-food cooperatives bringing together Syrian and Turkish women.

With over five million followers on his social media platforms, the renowned chef joins FAO as a regional digital collaborator to promote healthy and sustainable diets.

A legendary figure in Ivorian football and two-time Africa Cup of Nations champion (2015 and 2024), Max Alain Gradel is now stepping onto a new playing field: sustainable development.

Chef Binta, an award-winning chef and advocate for nomadic cuisine, is empowering women farmers by promoting fonio.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) presents recipes from around the world, neatly packaged with interesting facts, stunning illustrations and helpful tips from chefs.

Most of us have our own ideas about the food and plants that make up a large part of our diet.

The Harlem Globetrotters and Monique Coleman at the SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.

Players from Italy’s national rugby team, activists and influencers joined Italian celebrity chef Alessandro Borghese and actress Monique Coleman.

Celebrate World Food Day with the leaders of the Rome-based UN agencies and special guests.

Hosted by award-winning writer and BBC broadcaster Dan Saladino, this dynamic, Davos-style session explores how food can shape a fairer, more sustainable world.

Students join an unforgettable celebration of food, sport, and creativity with celebrity chef Alessandro Borghese, actress Monique Coleman, and players from the Italian Rugby Federation.

Chefs like Mexico’s Alfredo Oropeza use their star power and food know-how to encourage healthy, sustainable diets.