Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2025

World Food Day

Grand opening of the Food and Agriculture Museum and Network 

Get ready for a new immersive educational journey at FAO headquarters in Rome! Through food cultures, art, science and innovation, the Food and Agriculture Museum and Network brings FAO’s vision of a food-secure world to life for global visitors.  

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©FAO/Giuseppe Carotenuto

World Food Day ceremony 

The World Food Day global ceremony marked FAO’s 80th anniversary on 16 October at FAO headquarters. With this year's theme, "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future," FAO reaffirmed its enduring mission to end hunger and build resilient agrifood systems across the globe.

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World Food Day talks

On 16 October in the afternoon, the World Food Day talks “FoodS FutureS: Conversations for a Better World” spotlighted the future of food and agriculture through the lens of FAO’s Four Betters. This fast-paced, Davos-style global talk series featured a dynamic mix of FAO’s Core Leaders with chefs, activists, policymakers, influencers and thought leaders - bridging grassroots ideas and global action.  

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©FAO/Matteo Minnella

Junior World Food Day

On 17 October, nearly 1,000 students joined an unforgettable celebration of food, sport, and creativity with celebrity chef Alessandro Borghese, actress Monique Coleman, players from the Italian Rugby Federation, and a line-up of youth activists, influencers and innovators.

Read more about the event and, if you missed it, watch the webcast!

World Food Day around the world

Around the globe, far and wide, join the World Food Day call to action with hundreds of events, from marathons and hunger marches to exhibitions, cultural performances, and concerts, all taking place in up to 150 countries. 

Our World Food Day friends are bringing fresh ideas and spreading the message too! Don’t miss your chance to get involved—post your event on the Events map and use our free materials to amplify your impact. 

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Metropolitan City of Genoa (Italy)

FAO WORLD FOOD DAY HAND IN HAND - CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 26, 2025: “Well-being, Health, and Sustainability: The Bioactive Heritage of the Ligurian Mediterranean Diet”
26/11/2025

In celebration of FAO World Food Day 2025 and the fifteen-year anniversary of the Mediterranean Diet’s recognition...

Genoa (Italy)

FAO WORLD FOOD DAY HAND IN HAND - CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 12, 2025: “Well-being, Health, and Sustainability: The Bioactive Heritage of the Ligurian Mediterranean Diet”
12/11/2025

In celebration of FAO World Food Day 2025 and the fifteen-year anniversary of the Mediterranean Diet’s recognition...

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