Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2026

World Food Day

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2026

Panama City (Panama), 01/09/2026

For World Food Day 2026, FAO, the Government of Panama and Tocumen International Airport inaugurated the exhibition “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.”, which invites visitors to reflect on the future of food and sustainability.

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Angola (Angola), 01/10/2026

For World Food Day 2026, FAO Angola, in partnership with the World Food Programme, organized a special event under the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.”

The event brought the discussion closer to everyday food choices, highlighting how traditional ingredients and culinary knowledge can contribute to more varied and nutritious meals. A group of...

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Paraguay (Paraguay), 01/10/2026

For World Food Day 2026, FAO Paraguay invites participants to the International Seminar “De la Innovación a la Acción: Estrategias para Minimizar Pérdidas y Desperdicios de Alimentos.” The seminar will promote dialogue and action to reduce food loss and waste and will take place on 1 October 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at Ca...

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Paraguay (Paraguay), 24/09/2026

For World Food Day 2026, FAO Paraguay highlights the importance of education in reducing food loss and waste.

The seminar “Educating to Prevent Waste: Key Approaches and Strategies for Reducing Food Loss and Waste in the School Environment” focuses on the role of education in addressing food loss and waste in schools.

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Bangladesh (Bangladesh), 16/10/2026

Aligned with the World Food Day 2026 theme, “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow,” FAO Bangladesh, in collaboration with the World Food Forum (WFF) Bangladesh Youth Chapter, is organizing Innovators' Brew Season II: Youth Agri Startup Olympiad

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Phillip's Village (Saint Kitts and Nevis), 13/10/2026

The Ministry of Agriculture will showcase selected community gardens to promote local food production, strengthen food security, encourage healthy eating and bring communities together.

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Phillip's Village (Saint Kitts and Nevis), 15/10/2026

The Ministry of Agriculture will honour individuals and organizations whose contributions are helping to strengthen food systems and advance food security.

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Phillip's Village (Saint Kitts and Nevis), 16/10/2026

The Ministry of Agriculture will host an official address and luncheon to mark World Food Day 2026 and highlight the importance of food security and sustainable agriculture.

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Hybrid Event, 13/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

CIEDM will lead a three-day programme from 13 to 16 October combining nature-based fertilization activities and awareness-raising campaigns for Global Fertilizer Day and World Food Day.

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Phillip's Village (Saint Kitts and Nevis), 17/10/2026

The SPACS Exhibition & Showcase will highlight local agriculture, food production, innovation and the creativity of farmers and agricultural stakeholders.

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Phillip's Village (Saint Kitts and Nevis), 13/10/2026

The Ministry of Agriculture will distribute seedlings to encourage home gardening, healthy eating and greater food security.

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Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 23/09/2026

20 students will visit Rose Hall to explore the ridge-to-reef concept and its role in sustaining healthy ecosystems.

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Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 16/10/2026

Students and budding chefs will showcase their culinary creativity through a competition celebrating food, innovation and skills.

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Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 06/10/2026

A field trip for 20 livestock farmers will showcase conventional feed formulation and pelletization practices for livestock.

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Greece (Greece), 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

This World Food Day, Fatafeat proudly partners with FAO to champion sustainable food systems and bring the vital message of "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow." to audiences everywhere.

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Greece (Greece), 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

TCM proudly joins the FAO this World Food Day to broadcast the global call for innovation, sustainable agriculture, and a world without hunger.

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Mero (Dominica), 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

The National Association of Youth in Agriculture in Dominica will organize a Digital Agriculture Showcase to highlight innovative digital solutions and technologies that support modern agriculture, while encouraging young people to explore opportunities in sustainable food production and agribusiness.


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Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 22/09/2026

Educational tours of the Agricultural Biotechnology Center, the Meteorological Office and the Dumbarton Animal Health Facility to highlight the importance of innovation, science and technology in agriculture.

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2026

Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 16/10/2026

On the occasion of World Food Day, an awards ceremony will be organized in Derrick to recognize and honor the achievements, dedication, and contributions of farmers to the agricultural sector.

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2026

Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 12/10/2026

On the occasion of World Food Day, a school garden competition will be held to evaluate students’ efforts in developing healthy, attractive, and educational gardens.