Mintoo recognised by World Food Prize Foundation

Abdul Awal Mintoo, founder of Lal Teer Seed Limited and Lal Teer Livestock Development (BD) Limited, has been recognised as the Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP), 2025 by the World Food Prize Foundation recently.

The recognition, coinciding with the Foundation's 39th anniversary, celebrates Mintoo's outstanding contributions to transforming food systems and strengthening global food security.

Based in Iowa, USA, the World Food Prize Foundation recognises individuals who have made exceptional achievements in improving the quality, quantity, and availability of food worldwide.

Its council of advisers -- comprising former heads of state, ministers, and global leaders in agricultural science, education, and policy -- oversees the selection of laureates whose work significantly advances human development and food sustainability.

The TAP award honours individuals whose innovative work and leadership have had a profound global impact on agriculture and food security.

The 2025 laureates were announced in Washington, DC, earlier this year, while the official award ceremony took place at the historic State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 22 during the annual "Borlaug Dialogue".

"The 2025 TAP list showcases the extraordinary diversity, talent, and resolve of individuals working across borders and disciplines to build a more sustainable and just global food system," said Mashal Husain, president of the World Food Prize Foundation.

"In a world facing urgent and interconnected crises, these honorees are fearless change-makers driving impact where it matters most and offering real hope for the future," he added.