World Food Day: Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow
International day October 16; Japan event planned October 30.
IllustrationOctober 16 is World Food Day, marking FAO's establishment on that date in 1945. Its 2026 theme, Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow, calls for science and traditional knowledge to support future food systems and access to healthy diets.
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International day October 16; Japan event planned October 30.
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October 16 is World Food Day, marking FAO's establishment on that date in 1945. Its 2026 theme, Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow, calls for science and traditional knowledge to support future food systems and access to healthy diets.
Japan's 2026 event was scheduled online for October 30. That event date is separate from the international day itself.
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