FAO recognizes Pollica, Italy, as a Food Hero community

On World Food Day, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has named the municipality of Pollica, located in the Cilento region of southern Italy, as a Food Hero. Unlike typical recognitions that honor individuals, this designation celebrates an entire community for its commitment to the Mediterranean Diet.

Pollica is a UNESCO Mediterranean Diet community where residents maintain traditional practices through sustainable fishing, seasonal agriculture, and the intergenerational transfer of culinary knowledge. The recognition highlights how the community preserves a way of life that integrates food heritage with environmental and social sustainability.