"Slow Food was initially founded by Carlo Petrini and a group of activists in Italy during the 1980s with the aim of defending regional traditions, good food, gastronomic pleasure and a slow pace of life. In over two decades of history, the movement has evolved to embrace a comprehensive approach to food that recognizes the strong connections between plate, planet, people, politics and culture.
In the decades since its beginning, Slow Food has grown into a global movement involving millions of people, in over 150 countries."
The movement was founded in Piedmont, Italy ("a land of dreams and wonders - namely cheese, hazelnuts, truffles, gianduja and meat; in short one of my favourite places in the world" - Lucy) and some of the key aims of the organisation are...
- To encourage purchase of fresh, local produce
- To celebrate local culinary traditions
- To educate the public on issues such as the global, industrial and environmental impact of the food we eat
There are loads of ways to get involved and we feel that it's a really worthwhile movement to be part of. Have a look on their website and see what events are coming up soon!
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