- By Bornika Das
- Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
World Food Day 2025: World Food Day is annually celebrated on October 16 to raise awareness on the importance of food, which is not just sustenance, but life. The day highlights food security and sustainable agriculture globally. World Food Day also focuses on food insecurity and celebrates those who produce and deliver food and inspires global cooperation toward achieving Zero Hunger. It marks the founding of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in 1945. On this day, governments, NGOs, communities and individuals come together to act and speak out on the chosen theme to bring the most urgent food concerns that the world is facing today. World Food Day falls on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
World Food Day 2025 is an opportunity to learn about the issues of hunger, malnutrition and food loss and come up with solutions towards equitable access to food. People and organisations come together on this day to take action to eliminate hunger and provide nutritious food for everyone. It highlights the participation of farmers, food producers, and consumers in shaping a resilient food system. Celebrating World Food Day 2025, know the theme, history and significance of the day.
World Food Day 2025 Theme
The theme of World Food Day 2025 is “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” The theme highlights that the cooperation of all governments, farmers, communities and individuals is the key to better food and thus, a better future. It encourages collaborative efforts for sustainable food systems to improve nutrition, the environment, and quality of life. Moreover, the “Hand in Hand” idea also ties to FAO's 80th anniversary in 2025.
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History Of World Food Day
World Food Day was founded by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in 1945. However, the day was officially declared in 1970. The idea emerged at FAO's 20th General Conference to remind the world of the issues of hunger, food security and agriculture. Since then, over 150 countries celebrate the day every year. This day helps focus attention, prompt discussion and inspire action to reduce hunger and improve food systems.
World Food Day History And Significance (Image Credits: Canva)
Significance Of World Food Day
World Food Day holds immense significance in today’s world. The world produces enough food to feed all its people; however, many still suffer from hunger as well as poor nutrition. It serves as a gentle reminder that the problems are often about inequality, waste and access and not just scarcity. The day encourages organisations and NGOs to take policies and actions for sustainable farming, fair trade, climate resilience and food justice.
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Thus, World Food Day is not merely symbolic but a call to action to bring the world together to fight hunger and food insecurity. This day enables people to think about their food and inspires collective action to bring together a future where everyone has access to safe, sufficient and nutritious food.