WorldFoodPrizeFoundation 90d ago

The Announcement of the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate, made at the Council on Foreign Relations headquarters in Manhattan, New York. Huub Lelieveld will receive the 2026 World Food Prize for translating the science of food safety into a global force for action, helping prevent millions of cases of foodborne illness, dismantle barriers to trade and humanitarian aid, reduce food loss and waste, accelerate responsible technological innovation and strengthen the foundation for a more food-secure world. He has marshaled a movement across 113 countries to deliver the scientific evidence for modern regulations, legislation and international standards that safeguard the world’s food supply. Through six decades of research, institution-building and tireless advocacy, he has united scientists, industry leaders and policymakers around a commitment to safe and nutritious food for all.