World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness

Huub Lelieveld speaks at the National Chung Hsing University in Taichung, Taiwan, in 2019. (World Food Prize Foundation via AP)

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) 鈥 A scientist who pioneered the modern food processing safety standards used around the world was awarded this year鈥檚 World Food Prize, the organization announced Wednesday, crediting his work for averting millions of cases of foodborne illness and reducing food waste.

Huub Lelieveld of the Netherlands earned the award after six decades spent advancing ways to improve food safety and advocating for trade regulations that allow safe food to get around the world more easily.

The Associated Press

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