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Flavours of the Future: Agrobiodiversity and Nutrition in Ecuadorian Gastronomy
This workshop, hosted at Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí, will focus on agricultural biodiversity and resilience, highlighting the importance of preserving traditional food varieties and cooking methods.
14 Oct 2026
14 Oct 2026
International Cooperation Secures More Seeds for the Future of Food at Svalbard
LONGYEARBYEN, NORWAY, 14 October 2026 – Genebanks from around the world deposited thousands of seed samples in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault yesterday, demonstrating how international cooperation helps protect the future of food....
13 Oct 2026
Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - October 2026
The largest backup repository of crop diversity will open its doors again in October to welcome seeds from around the world.
13 Oct 2026
13 Oct 2026
FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026
Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
12 Oct 2026
12 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
Crop Trust Charts Course Forward with New Leadership
BONN, Germany, 9 October 2026 – At its meeting in Bonn, the Executive Board of the Crop Trust has agreed on a number of forthcoming changes. This comes as the organization prepares for the next chapter in its mission to safeguard...
9 Oct 2026
Crop Diversity Day 2026 Puts Flavour and Healthier Diets on the Menu
One bite of food tells a whole story – about the plant it came from, the place it grew and the people who prepared it. Its flavour can bring back memories or introduce us to something entirely new. Behind those experiences lies...
6 Oct 2026
Crop Diversity Day 2026: Celebrating Food Diversity for Healthy Diets
The event will bring together key actors from across the food and agriculture ecosystem – including policymakers, scientists, funders and practitioners – to explore how diverse crops and foods can support better diets while strengthening resilience and livelihoods.
25 Sept 2026
25 Sept 2026
