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. Since 1987, the prize has been awarded annually to recognize contributions in any field involved in the world food supply:
food and
agriculture science and technology,
manufacturing,
marketing,
nutrition,
economics,
poverty alleviation, political leadership, and the
social sciences. The World Food Prize Foundation is currently run by
Kenneth M. Quinn, former
U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia.