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1.6.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs arranged a trade mission to Thailand for innovative Finnish food sector and food technology companies. The visit opened up new opportunities in this rapidly growing market. The aim of the visit was to explore business opportunities, build networks and enhance understanding of Thailand’s food and innovation ecosystem.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-food-tech-attracts-interest-in-thailand-creating-opportunities-in-rapidly-growing-market
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4.9.2026 | The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has launched a pilot cooperation project with the hotel and event industry to increase the visibility of Finnish food culture in international meetings and events. At the same time, the Ministry encourages the entire event industry to give Finnish cuisine a more prominent role in the culinary experiences offered to international guests.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-encourages-event-industry-to-showcase-finnish-food-culture-to-international-visitors
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26.1.2026 | Finland will join as a founding member to the new European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for the agriculture and food sectors (Agri-Food EDIC) that aims to strengthen the EU-level digital and data infrastructure in these sectors. The consortium offers a platform to the Member States for advancing multinational digital projects, enables joint investments in the digital infrastructure and promo...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-to-join-european-digital-infrastructure-consortium-for-agri-food
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19.12.2025 | The Finnish Government has made progress on its objective of doubling food exports by 2031. Business Finland’s foreign operations related to export promotion will be integrated into the structures of the Foreign Service, creating new opportunities to boost food exports through enhanced cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/new-measures-to-boost-finnish-food-exports
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10.11.2025 | On the opening day of COP30 in Belém, the Nordic Ministers for Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food, and Forestry present a ministerial declaration that underlines the potential of food systems and bioeconomy to address climate change through both mitigation and adaptation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/cop30-nordic-declaration-addresses-the-role-of-food-systems-and-bioeconomy-to-counter-climate-change
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7.10.2025 | Finland will host the annual seminar of NATO’s Food and Agriculture Planning Group (FAPG) in Helsinki on 7–8 October 2025. The seminar is primarily aimed at the Finnish members of the FAPG, and its focus is on hybrid threats and critical infrastructure protection.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nato-s-food-and-agriculture-planning-group-to-meet-in-helsinki-to-develop-hybrid-threat-resilience-in-food-and-water-sector
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26.8.2025 | The Culinary Team of Finland has created a new set of plant-based recipes with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. While specifically geared to the needs of Finnish embassies and missions around the world, the recipes will also serve those organising international meetings and events in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-on-a-plate-project-to-boost-international-visibility-of-finnish-food-culture
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17.9.2025 | “A living and attractive countryside is extremely important for farming and food production in the future. Farmers need a community, services, infrastructure and other entrepreneurs around them.” This is what Minister Sari Essayah said as she spoke at the EU’s Rural Pact Conference on Tuesday. Minister Essayah had been invited to speak about Finland’s experiences from the implementation of the implementat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/minister-essayah-at-eu-conference-living-countryside-is-indispensable-for-food-production-and-security
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12.3.2025 | This is FINLAND Magazine is now available in English. Part of the 'This is FINLAND' country brand media, promoted across several channels, the Magazine targets an international readership.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/this-is-finland-magazine-2025-26-moomins-anniversary-local-food-and-peacebuilding
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7.11.2025 | The UN Climate Change Conference COP30 will be held on 10–21 November in Belém, Brazil. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is organising four side events, where the focus will be on the circular bioeconomy, climate change adaptation and resilient food systems. Two of the events will be held at the Finland Pavilion and two at the Nordic Pavilion. Besides these, the Ministry will participate...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/climate-solutions-of-circular-bioeconomy-and-nordic-ways-to-prepare-for-impacts-of-climate-change-presented-at-ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-s-cop30-events
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9.6.2023 | Humanitarian food assistance to Ethiopia is suspected of having been diverted from people in need. In May, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported that misappropriation of aid is suspected in the Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia, but now the suspicions extend to the whole country. The WFP has launched an investigation into the suspected abuse of food assistance to Ethiopia and suspended some of its aid deliveries to Ethiopia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/suspected-abuse-of-humanitarian-food-assistance-to-ethiopia
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24.11.2023 | Finland will grant EUR 3 million in additional support to improve food security in Ukraine. The funding will be used to support Ukrainian exports of grain to countries where food security is adversely affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Some of the funds will be used to help clear mines in rural Ukraine to restart agricultural production.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-grant-additional-support-for-ukraine-s-food-security-and-grain-exports
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2.12.2025 | The first evaluations have been published on the preliminary impacts and results of Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan. The evaluations analysed the results and impact achieved related to the entrepreneurial income and competitiveness of agriculture, animal welfare, the biodiversity of agricultural environments and emissions from agriculture. The evaluations also contain recommendations for developing the CAP Strategic Plan and the next policy period.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/implementation-of-cap-strategic-plan-proceeds-adjustments-to-be-made-to-enhance-impact
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3.7.2023 | The Conference of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization FAO is currently meeting in Rome. Permanent Secretary Jaana Husu-Kallio delivered Finland’s statement at the Conference and met the re-elected Director-General Dongyu QU. Finland and FAO have close cooperation especially in forest and water issues.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/jaana-husu-kallio-at-fao-conference-food-security-is-prerequisite-for-life
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14.10.2022 | Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) David Beasley will visit Finland on 18 October. He will attend the ministerial meeting of the School Meals Coalition in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/executive-director-of-world-food-programme-david-beasley-to-visit-finland
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12.6.2025 | Nordic Council of Ministers for Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food and Forestry convened at its annual ministerial meeting in Kuopio on 11–12 June 2025. Among the topics discussed were security of supply and opportunities related to the bioeconomy, and the ministers also met young farmers. Ministers from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark as well as the autonomous regions of Åland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland attended the meeting. Iceland was represented by the State Secretary.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-agriculture-ministers-emphasise-even-stronger-security-of-supply-during-their-visit-to-kuopio
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16.1.2024 | An adequate number of companies have made the committed to the Green Deal agreement on single-use plastic portion packs. This year, companies will define ambitious reduction targets for their own operations. In Finland further measures are needed to achieve the recycling targets set in the EU for plastic packaging waste.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/companies-commit-to-reducing-use-of-single-use-plastic-portion-packs
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24.7.2023 | The first stocktaking meeting of the UN Food Systems Summit held two years ago takes place in Rome on 24–26 July. Finland highlights its experiences as a frontrunner in providing school meals.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/un-food-systems-summit-2-in-rome-finland-to-advocate-expanding-school-feeding-to-support-the-learning-and-development-of-children-and-young-people
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21.9.2023 | The Government has appointed Leena Räsänen, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, as Director General of the Finnish Food Authority from 8 October 2023 to 7 October 2028. The current Director General Antti-Jussi Oikarinen will retire. A total of 16 persons applied for the post by the deadline of 24 July 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/leena-rasanen-appointed-director-general-of-the-finnish-food-authority
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13.10.2025 | Maa- ja metsätalousministeriö on valinnut yhdeksän tutkimus- ja kehittämiskonsortiota rahoitettavaksi Food 2.0 -haussa. Hankkeet käynnistyvät syksyllä 2025 ja niiden maksimikesto on neljä vuotta. Rahoitusta on varattu yhteensä noin 5 miljoonaa euroa kaudelle 2025–2029.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410837/maa-ja-metsatalousministerion-rahoittamat-yhdeksan-food-2.0-tki-hanketta-valittu