International Day of Potato 2026: Check 5 lesser-known facts

International Day of Potato 2026: Check 5 lesser-known facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published May 26, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

International Day of Potato 2026 International Day of Potato 2026 is observed on May 30 around the world to raise awareness and highlight the role of potatoes in global food security Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin of the day International Day of Potato was established in December 2023, and adopted by the FAO, and the first celebration was held on May 30 in 2023 Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Theme for 2026 The theme for 2026 is `Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish` to recognition of the role potatoes play in agrifood systems, apart from sustaining livelihood Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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