Date: Saturday, 30th May 2026; 3rd Annual Day. Sponsor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Objectives: Inception: The International Day of Potato was formally observed for the first time on 30 May 2024. History: In 2008, the International Year of the Potato played a significant role in raising global awareness about the vital role … [Read more...] about International Day of Potato 2026
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Steering Toward Tuna Sustainability through Smart Consumer Choices
(Editorial note: This article was originally published in the May 2025 edition of UN Today magazine. It is also available online at untoday.org) To celebrate World Tuna Day, this article details the risks and challenges facing the species and how sustainable consumer choices can help moving forward. Tuna is a valuable and widely consumed fish, rich in essential nutrients … [Read more...] about Steering Toward Tuna Sustainability through Smart Consumer Choices
International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste 2025
Date: Monday, 29 September 2025; 5th Anniversary. Conveners: Objectives: The International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste is annually observed for the following purposes: Inception: The International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste was officially held worldwide for the first time on 29 September 2020. History: In 2019, the 74th … [Read more...] about International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste 2025
World Food Day 2025
Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025, 45th Annual Day. Organizer: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Objectives: World Food Day is annually celebrated for the following four purposes: Inception: The first World Food Day was held on October 16, 1981. History: World Food Day was established in November 1979 at the 20th General … [Read more...] about World Food Day 2025