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World Food Prize winner Mariangela Hungria receives Luiz de Queiroz Medal

Agronomist Mariangela Hungria, winner of the 2025 World Food Prize and an alumna of the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, has received the Luiz de Queiroz Medal for her contribution to agriculture.

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Why it matters: Mariangela Hungria, a 2025 World Food Prize winner and alumna of the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, is this medal's recipient for her agricultural work.

The University of São Paulo's news service reported that agronomist Mariangela Hungria received the Luiz de Queiroz Medal for her contribution to agriculture.

According to the report, Hungria won the 2025 World Food Prize and is an alumna of the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture.

The medal was presented during the ceremony of the 69th Luiz de Queiroz Week, the university's news service said.

Editor’s view

Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor

The medal honours Hungria, an alumna of the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture and 2025 World Food Prize winner, for her contribution to agriculture, and was presented at the 69th Luiz de Queiroz Week ceremony.

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