Today, 16 October, we celebrate World Food Day, whose official theme for 2025 is Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future. The theme highlights the importance of global collaboration in building sustainable food systems and ensuring food security. The day reminds us that there is enough food in the world for everyone, yet how it is produced, shared, and consumed is not yet sustainable.
Professional kitchens play a key role in this global effort. Daily choices and careful practices create tangible change in the sustainability of our food systems.
Valuing food starts with understanding
The value of food is not defined by its price or taste alone. Behind every meal lies work, raw materials, energy, and time. Resources whose responsible use is essential for the future of food security.
Valuing food shows in everyday decisions: in careful planning, creative use of ingredients, and efforts to reduce waste. Reducing food waste is not only about saving money; it is a way to show respect for food and for those who produce it. Valuing food is not only an individual choice but part of a collective effort to create better foods and a better future.
Professional kitchens make a difference every day
Restaurants and professional kitchens play a key role in building a more sustainable food system. Every day involves choices that determine how ingredients are used, how much food is prepared, and how much is left uneaten.
Many kitchens are already taking active steps to reduce waste. Recipes are refined, portion sizes are reconsidered, and data is used to guide decisions. These small, ongoing improvements add up to real and lasting change.
A shared goal, many ways to contribute
A sustainable food system is built through long-term, collaborative effort. For some, this means prioritizing local ingredients; for others, optimizing ingredient use or monitoring their carbon footprint. What unites these actions is the understanding that every decision counts.
World Food Day is a good moment to pause and reflect on how we can each contribute to a more sustainable food culture. Step by step, every day.
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World Food Day
The UN World Food Day is celebrated on October 16, the founding date of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization). The aim of the day is to raise awareness of global food security and sustainable food systems. The day is celebrated in over 150 countries, and this year’s theme emphasizes the importance of cooperation in building sustainable food systems and food security. Read more →