10–13 October 2025 | Parco di Porta Capena, Rome, Italy 

Better Production, Better Nutrition, a Better Environment and a Better Life, leaving no one behind

 
 

Join us to explore the world of foods

Food connects us all. It shapes our daily lives, cultures, and health. Yet we rarely pause to consider the journey it takes to reach us.

These fascinating journeys are the stories of From Seeds to Foods. The exhibition, with free entry to the public, served as a platform for hundreds of exhibitors from around the world to take visitors on an informative and entertaining journey of discovery along the value chains of crops, horticulture, livestock, forestry and fisheries.  

Join us to learn about the rich traditions and groundbreaking technologies that shape how we grow, share and enjoy food – and taste some delicious foods from around the world yourself. 

 

 

Celebrating 80 years of FAO

For eight decades, FAO has led international efforts to defeat hunger and malnutrition. The exhibition will take place as part of the fifth edition of the World Food Forum and will constitute a milestone moment in the 80th anniversary of the founding of FAO.  
  
The worlds of food and agriculture have changed considerably since 1945. As well as showcasing the progress made, the exhibition will look to the future of foods with a keen eye on how technological innovations will continue to transform global agrifood systems.

 

World Food Day  World Food Forum FAO80

 

FAO 80
Tradition. Cuisine. Technology

Join Chef Max Mariola at the FAO From Seeds to Foods global exhibition for a journey of celebration and discovery of how we grow, share and enjoy food from around the world. 

#Seeds2Foods 

Opening day of the #Seeds2Foods exhibition

Throwback to the opening of #Seeds2Foods exhibition organised by FAO and Roma Capitale. Join us to explore rich traditions and groundbreaking technologies that shape our agrifood systems

Live
Products from around the world

Step into a journey across continents and cultures, where the rich diversity of agrifood systems comes to life. Discover how food is produced, processed, marketed and ultimately enjoyed.

Discover the exhibition

 

Understanding the journeys of a diverse world of foods 

Food is a journey
Each meal is a journey from farm to table, from seeds to foods.

Each meal is the result of the efforts of people and the investment of resources, from farm to table, from seeds to foods. This exhibition offers a closer look at this journey behind our nourishment, which often remains invisible.

Food is culture, identity and connection

Every plate tells a story. Food reflects the shared set of beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society. Food connects people across generations and geographies. Behind every seed and every food lies places, knowledge, and choices that shape what we eat and reflect how we relate to the world around us.

Everyone has a part to play
People are at the heart of agrifood systems

Agrifood systems are driven by people — farmers, fishers, foresters, herders, scientists, innovators and communities. From Seeds to Foods will tell their stories and share their knowledge. 

Food security and nutrition for all are achieveable

Ensuring that everyone has regular access to sufficient, safe, nutritious and affordable food is achievable, but the outcome depends on how agrifood systems function. From Seeds to Foods will showcase examples from across the globe where FAO, Members and partners work together to achieve food security and nutrition. 

Innovation is key in agrifood systems transformation

Innovation – in technologies, practices, knowledge, policies and institutions – is essential to transforming agrifood systems. From Seeds to Foods will showcase how innovation enables more efficient use of resources, strengthens resilience, improves yields and farmers’ livelihoods. 

FAO 80
FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and malnutrition

With 193 Member Nations, one Member Organization (the European Union) and two Associate Members, FAO works in more than 130 countries. Its mandate to achieve global food security and nutrition for all is more relevant than ever – as we strive to be the generation that permanently abolishes hunger and malnutrition.

 

 

 

 

From Seeds to Foods
 

 

Spread the word!

Join the conversation with #Seeds2Foods and #FAO80.


 

How to get there

The exhibition will be held at Parco di Porta Capena, located at Piazzale Numa Pompilio on Via delle Terme di Caracalla, next to FAO headquarters. The park can be reached by car, bus, tram, or Metro line B (Circo Massimo stop). 

 

 

 

 

 
 
In collaboration with ROMA

With the support of 

Parco di Porta Capena