16/10/2026
World Food Day is celebrated globally every year on October 16 to commemorate the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945.
Key Details for World Food Day 2026
• Official Theme: "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow."
• Primary Goal: Raise awareness about global hunger, malnutrition, economic inequality, and food insecurity, while promoting science, technology, and inclusive agri-food systems.
• Global Reach: Observed across nearly 150 countries with international activities, youth contests, and public-awareness events.