Renowned chef, author, and Padma Shri Awardee Sanjeev Kapoor has been
honored as one of the Top Agri-Food Pioneers of 2025 by the prestigious World
Food Prize Foundation. As part of this recognition, he will be felicitated at
the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in lowa, scheduled for October
21–23. This global recognition is not just a testament to his extraordinary
culinary journey, but a celebration of his deep-rooted belief that food is more
than sustenance—it’s a powerful force for change, healing, and hope.
From humble beginnings to becoming a household name, Chef Kapoor has
always viewed food through a larger lens. To him, it’s not just about recipes
and flavors—it’s about empowering people with knowledge, dignity, and the
confidence to make better choices. His work has consistently bridged the gap
between taste and health, helping families reimagine what it means to eat well.
A shining example of this vision is Nutri Pathshala, an initiative
close to Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s heart that focuses on providing naturally
nutritious meals and building nutrition awareness among children and
communities. Under his guidance, the initiative has provided over 3 million
meals and is on a path to improve nutrition literacy amongst thousands of
schoolchildren, parents, teachers, farmers, and caregivers across India.
This recognition is a celebration of the growing movement that
initiatives like Nutri Pathshala represents: a future where informed food
choices are a right, not a privilege. It’s about raising a generation that
values nourishment, not just for themselves, but for their families and
communities. Chef Kapoor’s journey reminds us that food, when paired with
purpose, can create ripples of change far beyond the plate.