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Food In The Grave

11 January 2019

Operatic Abstinence Folco Portinari Italy A literary critic and food connoisseur, he contributed to a number of newspapers and periodicals. He was the author of the Slow Food Manifesto. We must not forget that Gioachino Rossini was born in 1792, the year after Mozart’s death. This means that Rossini’s cultural roots lie in the 18th …

Climate Change: Indigenous Peoples in Danger

28 December 2018 Sabine Teryngel

During Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2018, indigenous delegates from the Slow Fish network came together to discuss the various effects that climate change is already having on indigenous fishing communities all over the world. Panelists spoke about the challenges that their communities face and the progress that they’ve made.

Tinker, Teacher, Soldier, SRI: The Farmer Leading the Way Towards Malaysia’s Organic Future

30 November 2018 David McKenzie

The Sri Lovely organic rice farm in Kedah, Malaysia, which recently became the first registered Slow Food Community in South East Asia. The man behind the action is Zakariah Kamantasha, commonly known as Captain, a man with a vision and a plan for a better future.

Thank a Farmer – How a Tuber is Helping a Burkinabè Community Fight Climate Change

22 November 2018

The number of producers of Arbollé Yam has grown from 15 to almost 100 in just a few years. Now the yam is set to grow even more, putting food sovereingty back in the hands of the Burkinabè and reducing reliance on imported foods.

Slow Food Worried about Newly Adopted Decisions on Marine Environments

22 November 2018

This week in Brussels and Dubrovnik two decisions were made, which will cause great concern for the future of the sea and fish populations.

Slow Food Extremadura: Tripinyourshoes Visits Spain

5 November 2018

Our friends at Tripinyourshoes ventured across to the western ends of Spain to visit Slow Food Extremadura and soak in some of the special sights, smells, and flavors of the region.

#FoodforChange – Eat Local

2 October 2018

Food for Change is about the choices that you make and how they affect the environment. We have prepared a little guide with tips and tricks to help you eat local and make choices for a healthier planet!

Product of [redacted] – Where is US meat really coming from?

29 August 2018

Picture yourself at a grocery store, you’re doing the shopping for the next few days, and you’ve got a hankering for some beef. As a conscientious and discerning consumer, you adhere to the principles of Slow Meat, you eat less than average, and you choose better quality products, raised sustainably and thoughtfully, respectful of animal …

Swapping Guns for Forks – India’s First Slow Food Community Launches in Nagaland

28 August 2018

On August 15, 2018, India welcomed its first Slow Food community. The new Slow Food Nagaland Community was launched alongside the Slow Food Youth Network Nagaland, under the able guidance of long-time Slow Food activist and member of the Slow Food Chefs’ Alliance, Joel Basumatari. After forging a successful career as a chef in London, …

A Chat with Hilal Elver, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food

23 August 2018 Valentina De Gregorio

In June 2014, Hilal Elver entered into service as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, a role that she still holds. The right to food is a cross-disciplinary issue that involves environmental, economic, and social challenges such as migration and gender issues. Women, for instance, face significant barriers when tackling food insecurity. …