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Guided by a deep belief in the power of food to sustain lives and strengthen nations, the World Food Prize Foundation stands among the world’s leading institutions dedicated to elevating global efforts to improve the quality, quantity and availability of food for all.
World Food Prize Foundation Announces 2026 Borlaug Dialogue Agenda Featuring Malala Yousafzai, Muhammad Yunus, Nick Offerman
The October 20-22 Dialogue will bring a record 20 World Food Prize Laureates and leaders from around the world to Des Moines to confront pressing challenges facing global food security …
Press and Media Partner Registration Now Open for the 2026 World Food Prize Week of Events
Press and media partner registration for the 2026 World Food Prize Week of Events held October 20-22, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, is now open as the 40th anniversary of…
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Press and Media Partner Registration Now Open for the 2026 World Food Prize Week of Events
Press and media partner registration for the 2026 World Food Prize Week of Events held October 20-22, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, is now open as the 40th anniversary of World Food Prize is celebrated. During this milestone year, the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue will convene a diverse array of international leaders, experts…
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World Food Prize Foundation Names Four Innovate for Impact Finalists
In celebration of the World Food Prize’s 40th anniversary, four global AgTech innovators will compete at the Borlaug Dialogue for $130,000 in prizes.
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The World Food Prize Foundation Appoints Manager II of Administration Operations and Communications
The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the appointment of David Geiger as Manager II, Administration Operations and Communications. As Manager II, Geiger will provide high-level support to the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer and President, helping coordinate executive priorities and strengthen organizational communications.
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The World Food Prize Foundation Appoints Director of Donor Relations
The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the appointment of Jacob Hunter as Director of Donor Relations. In his role, Hunter will lead the Foundation’s fundraising strategy and cultivate philanthropic partnerships to advance its mission of elevating innovations and inspiring action to sustainably increase the quality, quantity and availability of food for all. Hunter brings…
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World Food Prize Foundation Marks 20 Years of the Iowa Hunger Summit with New Initiatives to Strengthen Iowa Food Security
The World Food Prize Foundation welcomed hundreds of Iowans today to the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates for the annual Iowa Hunger Summit, convening nonprofit leaders, farmers, educators, elected officials, business leaders, students and advocates committed to advancing food and nutrition security across Iowa. This year’s Iowa Hunger Summit marked two decades of bringing…
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World Food Prize Foundation Announces Top 10 for the 2026 Innovate for Impact Challenge
The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the top 10 for the 2026 Innovate for Impact Challenge, a $50,000 competition for early-stage, for-profit AgTech startups from around the world. Selected from a pool of more than 1,500 initial applicants spanning the globe, this year’s semi-finalists represent the next generation of entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions to…