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Today, the World Food Prize Foundation hosted a record-breaking number of students to Iowa State University for the Iowa Youth Institute, marking the program’s 15th year.  In partnership with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, more than 365 Iowa students gathered in Ames to explore global challenges related to hunger,…

The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the appointment of Grace Campidilli, an agriculture and technology professional, to its Council of Advisors, filling one of two seats reserved for early-career professionals. Campidilli is a software engineer at John Deere, where she develops data infrastructure and AI tools that enable more informed decision-making for equipment dealers and…

A scientist who led a global food safety movement that prevented millions of cases of foodborne illness, dismantled barriers to trade and humanitarian aid, and reduced food loss and waste has been named the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate. Huub Lelieveld, a humanitarian and food safety expert from the Netherlands, has been recognized for marshaling…

The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the appointment of Mark Gee, genomic prediction and phenotyping engineer at Beck’s Hybrids, to the Foundation’s Council of Advisors, filling one of two seats reserved for early-career professionals.   “Dr. Norman Borlaug, founder of the World Food Prize, changed my life at 10 years old when he challenged…

WHAT: The 2026 World Food Prize Laureate(s), recipient(s) of the prestigious $500,000 award, will be announced during a livestreamed event featuring a panel discussion entitled: “The World Food Prize at 40: Food Security in a Strategic Age.” Awarded by the World Food Prize Foundation, the World Food Prize is the preeminent global award recognizing individuals…

WHAT: The World Food Prize Foundation invites the community for a day of interactive activities, guided tours and hands-on learning in the breathtaking Hall of Laureates. Whether you’re exploring history, discovering inspiring stories, or simply enjoying a fun-filled outing, there’s something for everyone. WHEN: Tuesday, March 17 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. WHERE: Norman…

An evening of high-stakes excitement will serve a higher purpose this spring as the World Food Prize Foundation celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates with a casino-themed gala The community is invited to attend the Hall of Laureates Spring Gala on Friday, May 15, 2026, bringing together supporters for a night…

The World Food Prize Foundation has welcomed three new interns for the spring semester. Each academic term, the Foundation selects a cohort of high-achieving students for its Internship Program, designed to cultivate emerging leaders across communications, research, event production and archival management while providing hands-on experience across the organization’s core functions. “We are dedicated to…