World Food Prize

The World Food Prize is an international award recognizing the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.

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The prize was created in 1986 by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Norman Borlaug, and since 1990 has been sponsored by businessman and philanthropist John Ruan. The prize recognizes contributions in all fields involved in the world food supply — food and agriculture science and technology, manufacturing, marketing, nutrition, economics, poverty alleviation, political leadership and the social sciences. As well as recognizing personal accomplishments, Borlaug saw the prize as a means of establishing role models who would inspire others.

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Nobel Peace Prize - Norman Borlaug - John Ruan - Agriculture - Marketing - Nutrition - Economics - Social science

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Laureates are honored and officially awarded their prize in Des Moines, Iowa in a televised award ceremony held in the House Chamber of the Iowa State Capitol. The Award Ceremony coincides with the World Food Prize International Symposium, which addresses a topic related to hunger and food security each year. The topic in 2005 is "Nutrition: The Dual Global Challenges of Malnutrition and Obesity."

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Des Moines - Iowa

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