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Business Standard
02-07-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Recognized as Top Agri-Food Pioneer 2025 by World Food Prize Foundation
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 2: Renowned chef, author, and Padma Shri Awardee Sanjeev Kapoor has been honored as one of the Top Agri-Food Pioneers of 2025 by the prestigious World Food Prize Foundation. As part of this recognition, he will be felicitated at the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in lowa, scheduled for October 21-23. This global recognition is not just a testament to his extraordinary culinary journey, but a celebration of his deep-rooted belief that food is more than sustenance--it's a powerful force for change, healing, and hope. From humble beginnings to becoming a household name, Chef Kapoor has always viewed food through a larger lens. To him, it's not just about recipes and flavors--it's about empowering people with knowledge, dignity, and the confidence to make better choices. His work has consistently bridged the gap between taste and health, helping families reimagine what it means to eat well. A shining example of this vision is Nutri Pathshala, an initiative close to Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's heart that focuses on providing naturally nutritious meals and building nutrition awareness among children and communities. Under his guidance, the initiative has provided over 3 million meals and is on a path to improve nutrition literacy amongst thousands of schoolchildren, parents, teachers, farmers, and caregivers across India. This recognition is a celebration of the growing movement that initiatives like Nutri Pathshala represents: a future where informed food choices are a right, not a privilege. It's about raising a generation that values nourishment, not just for themselves, but for their families and communities. Chef Kapoor's journey reminds us that food, when paired with purpose, can create ripples of change far beyond the plate.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former secretary of ag Vilsack selected to run World Food Prize Foundation
Tom Vilsack speaks at the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue at the Iowa Events Center Oct. 24, 2023. (Photo by Scott Morgan / World Food Prize Foundation) Tom Vilsack will return to Iowa as CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, headquartered in Des Moines, following his role as U.S. secretary of agriculture during the Biden-Harris administration. Vilsack takes the place of Mashal Husain, who was named the president of the foundation following the retirement announcement of former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad from the position in November. Vilsack served as Iowa's 40th governor from 1999 until 2007, when he left to serve as U.S. secretary of agriculture during the Obama administration. 'The World Food Prize Foundation has a phenomenal and important history of advancing innovation to address global food security,' Vilsack said in a press release. 'I am honored to have the opportunity to build on that legacy, working closely with Mashal Husain and the talented team to extend the Foundation's impact worldwide.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX According to a press release from the foundation, Vilsack will focus on addressing global food insecurity and expanding the global network of the foundation. Husain, as president, will continue to lead programming for the foundation. Board Chair Paul Schickler called it an 'exciting' era for the Foundation thanks to the combination of Vilsack's 'diplomatic acumen' and Husain's innovative programming. 'Together, they will honor Dr. Norman Borlaug's legacy by addressing the most pressing global food challenges with bold action, strategic alliances and a commitment to equity and sustainability,' Schickler said in the release. The World Food Prize was started by Norman Borlaug, often called the father of the green revolution for his work developing a high yielding, disease resistant strain of wheat. Each year the prize honors work that has improved quality, quantity or availability of food. 'I look forward to forging new partnerships, helping bring to life new solutions in the fight against hunger and championing efforts to ensure a sustainable and equitable food system for future generations,' Vilsack said. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
