World Food Day 2026 observed on 16 October with theme ‘Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.’
World Food Day 2026 was observed on 16 October with the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”, with the global ceremony held at FAO headquarters.
Summary
World Food Day was observed on 16 October 2026 with the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” In his message, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said around 645 million people faced hunger last year and nearly 2.7 billion cannot afford a healthy diet. The theme calls for using data, innovation and technology, including artificial intelligence, to make nutritious food available to all. The global ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Key facts
- Day
- World Food Day – 16 October
- Theme 2026
- “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”
- Lead agency
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- Global ceremony
- FAO headquarters, 16 October 2026
- People facing hunger (last year)
- Around 645 million (UN SG message)
- Cannot afford healthy diet
- Nearly 2.7 billion (UN SG message)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of World Food Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
World Food Day is observed every year on which date, with its global ceremony held at the headquarters of which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — 16 October – FAO