On 25th of October 1995, the World Pasta Congress convened in Rome, Italy. Delegations from several countries were present to discuss the mutual promotion of the consumption of pasta.

The result of the conference was a consensus to work together on a variety of fronts directed at both the professional and consumer level.

And although in the U.S. we actually celebrate October as National Pasta Month, today all over the world, World Pasta Day is being celebrated as a reminder of that single day in 1995 and the mission that was collectively agreed upon. The guiding principles of this agreement are as follows:

• On 25th October of each year, the world over, World Pasta Day is celebrated in the form of events and promotional initiatives in different countries of the world.
• The objective of World Pasta Day is to draw the attention of the media and consumers to pasta. Communication should underline the fact that pasta is a global food, consumed in all five continents, having unquestionable merits, appropriate for a dynamic and healthy life style capable of meeting both primary food requirements and those of high-level gastronomy
• Every country celebrates World Pasta Day in absolute autonomy, while respecting a global strategy, and making use of the official logo of the event;
• The key messages, recurring in the various communication initiatives, emphasise the economic feasibility, gastronomic versatility and nutritional value of pasta.

For further information about the different promotional activites carried out by the various EU member states, please contact the respective Associations Members of UN A.F.P.A..