Cambodia’s award-winning Phka Rumduol rice is being showcased at a global exhibition organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, highlighting the Kingdom’s reputation for producing premium-quality rice.

The exhibition, titled From Seeds to Foods 2026, is being held at Rome’s historic Circo Massimo from October 8 to 12. It brings together exhibitors from around the world to showcase agricultural products, food traditions and innovations across agrifood systems.

Cambodia’s rice is featured alongside more than 200 food products from around 19 Asia-Pacific countries at the exhibition’s Asia-Pacific Regional Pavilion. Other featured products include Mongolian camel milk and Korean ginseng.

FAO said the exhibition aims to demonstrate how seeds and other agricultural inputs are transformed into food through production, processing, technology and traditional knowledge. This year’s theme focuses on fostering innovation for food security and nutrition.

The rice, marketed internationally as Malys Angkor, won the World’s Best Rice Award for the seventh time in 2025, according to information shared by FAO.

The recognition highlights the international reputation of Cambodia’s fragrant rice, one of the country’s key agricultural products.

The Asia-Pacific pavilion showcases the region’s diverse food heritage and highlights the role of innovation in connecting traditional products with evolving food systems and markets.

For Cambodia, the exhibition provides an opportunity to introduce its premium rice to an international audience and promote the country’s agricultural identity. However, the exhibition announcement does not specify any new export agreements or commercial deals resulting from the event.

The display also places Cambodian rice within a broader regional context, highlighting how traditional agricultural products and modern approaches can contribute to food security, nutrition and sustainable agrifood development.