Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2026

World Food Day

Events

 

15/10

2026

Salé (Morocco), 15/10/2026

The Moroccan Association of Nutrition and Health Vigilance will engage adolescents in Had Soualem in interactive activities promoting nutrition awareness, food safety and healthy eating habits.

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2026

Potenza (Italia), 15/10/2026

Women in Ponza, Italy, will be celebrated for their role in combining traditional knowledge and innovation to build more sustainable agrifood systems.

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2026

Warszawa (Polska), 15/10/2026

On the occasion of World Food Day, representatives from across Poland’s food system came together for a high-level meeting at the headquarters of the Agricultural and Food Quality Inspection (IJHARS) in Warsaw.

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2026

Potenza (Italia), 15/10/2026

World Food Day offers us a particularly meaningful opportunity this year to celebrate women’s contribution to food and agrifood systems.

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2026

Pretoria (South Africa), 15/10/2026

The interactive Farmers’ Day at the University of Pretoria will bring together local small-scale and emerging farmers, students, government representatives and industry stakeholders to exchange knowledge on food safety, sustainable agriculture and livestock production.

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2026

İzmir (Türkiye), 15/10/2026

The İzmir Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Federation of Food and Beverage Industry Associations of Türkiye (TGDF), in collaboration with FAO, will highlight the role of innovation in transforming agrifood systems and advancing a sustainable food future.

15/10

2026

Salalah (Oman), 15/10/2026

A youth-led dialogue will explore innovative solutions for food security, nutrition and sustainable agrifood systems, in line with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) theme for World Food Day 2026.

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2026

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), 15/10/2026

The radio programme will explore how innovation, science and traditional knowledge can transform agrifood systems, promote healthier diets and strengthen food security for all.

15/10

2026

Lahore (Pakistan), 15/10/2026

The Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA) will highlight how scientific innovation, food testing and quality assurance contribute to safer, healthier and more nutritious food.

15/10

2026

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), 15/10/2026

Students will explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of agrifood systems and discuss how young people can contribute to sustainable food security and nutrition.