Our Global Movement - Slow Food
Our Global Movement. Slow Food rallies everyone in the fight for better, cleaner and fairer food: from activists and local groups to partner organizations and institutions. Diversity is what defines us, and our movement is open to everyone. Local member groups have been the backbone of our movement since its foundation in 1986.
Slow Food - Good, Clean and Fair Food for All
Slow Food Farms are set to become the largest global network of farms dedicated to producing good, clean and fair... Food systems face multiple challenges around the world. Above all, the increase in the consumption of food of animal origin...
Our History - Slow Food
1986. Slow Food springs to life in Rome, Italy in March 1986, when the opening of a fast food restaurant near the Spanish Steps sparks widespread national protest. This symbolic arrival of homogenization in a place so rich in history and culture convinces Carlo Petrini and the other founders of the movement that it is time to act, and so the ...
About Us - Slow Food
About Us. Slow Food is a global movement of local groups and activists united by the common goal of ensuring everyone has access to good, clean and fair food. Founded in Italy in 1986, we are now active in more than 160 countries. OUR GLOBAL MOVEMENT.
Our Activities - Slow Food
How Slow Food Is Seeding Global Change. Our work centers around three pillars: biodiversity, education and advocacy. The preservation and promotion of local food products as cultural heritage within communities lies at the heart of our biodiversity work, and is best embodied by our Presidia program and Ark of Taste.. Educating people about sustainable means of consumption and production drives ...
Our Global Structure - Slow Food
Our grassroots movement is articulated in more than 2000 local groups. Convivia are groups of individuals who subscribe to Slow Food and promote it in their local area. Communities are groups who come together to work toward a specific objective or theme. Our global movement.
What You Need to Know About Pulses - Slow Food
A terracotta pot is best. Beans should be cooked over a low flame, and started in cold water. The foam that forms when the water boils must be skimmed off. The bicarbonate trick. Adding sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to the pot helps pulses cook better, making them soften faster without disintegrating. This is a particularly good tip for ...
Argentinean Humita Recipe - Slow Food
Directions: Sauté the onion in oil until translucent then add the pumpkin, tomatoes and green onions. Season with salt, paprika, pepper and cumin, and add water until ingredients are just covered. Simmer for 20 minutes until creamy, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add the corn and milk, and cook for 5 minutes more.
Presidia - Slow Food
Oct 25, 2024 · Presidia. What is a Slow Food Presidium? Presidia are living examples of our philosophy in action. They are small-scale food productions that protect traditional and artisanal products that are at risk of disappearing. Presidia producers follow the principles of agroecology, respecting the soil, water, animal welfare, and biodiversity.
Slow Food’s Recipe for Good, Clean and Fair Food Systems
Slow Food’s Recipe for Good, Clean and Fair Food Systems. As the European Commission is gearing up for the release of its legislative proposal on a “Sustainable Food Systems Law” (expected next September), Slow Food released a new position paper to share its vision on how to swiftly create resilient systems for sustainable and healthy food.