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The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the appointment of David Cook, president-designate of Iowa State University, to the Foundation Board of Directors. “President-designate Cook brings a strong record of leadership at a land-grant institution and a deep understanding of the role research universities play in advancing innovation, economic development and global food security,” said Paul…

The World Food Prize Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Sukup, former president and CEO and current board co-chair of Sukup Manufacturing Co., to the Foundation’s Board of Directors.  “We are honored to welcome Charles Sukup to our Board of Directors,” said Paul Schickler, Board Chair, World Food Prize Foundation. “Charles brings a lifetime…

Nominations for the Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award are now open through April 15, 2026. Established in 2013 by the World Food Prize Foundation, the Iowa SHARES Award recognizes an Iowan who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in uplifting their community through dedicated humanitarian service that confronts hunger at home or abroad. “Governor Ray set a…

The World Food Prize Foundation announced the launch of its official podcast, hosted by Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack, creating a new global platform for meaningful dialogue at the intersection of food, science and human progress.  Released twice monthly, The World Food Prize Podcast: Dialogue that Feeds The World will go beyond the surface and feature in-depth conversations with…

Submissions are now open for the World Food Prize Foundation’s 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), an international cohort of 40 innovators advancing practical, science-driven solutions to strengthen food and nutrition security worldwide. The upcoming cohort coincides with the World Food Prize’s 40th anniversary, a milestone year for the Foundation’s global work. TAP honors individuals of all…

The World Food Prize Foundation is launching a statewide campaign celebrating what makes Iowa truly one of a kind, much like the World Food Prize, the only global award of its kind, rooted in Iowa and presented annually in Des Moines. The campaign coincides with the World Food Prize’s 40th anniversary, using the milestone year to…

WHAT:  Join the World Food Prize Foundation for a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. George Washington Carver at the historical Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates.   WHEN: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  WHERE: Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates         100 Locust…