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The First Russian Presidium Brings a Local Salt Variety Back to Life

18 September 2018

Pomorka Salt was last produced in 1937 but a saltern designed based on archival documents has brought the salt back to life. Today Russia officially joins Slow Food International’s Presidia project thanks to the launch of the first Russian Presidium: Pomorka Salt. For centuries this salt was one of the most important artisanal products of …

The Red Maasai Sheep Presidium is Launched

18 September 2018

Slow Food and IFAD are working with indigenous youth to defend and promote their food heritage. Slow Food and IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) are working together to help indigenous communities, and particularly young people, to protect and promot their food heritage, and supporting the sustainability and resilience of their practices. Thanks to the …

Food is Culture: Multimedia Artwork will Share Stories and Traditions Behind European Food Heritage

17 September 2018

The artwork will circulate through cultural spaces in European countries to celebrate the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 Within the Food is Culture project, Slow Food—together with the Kinookus association (Croatia), Nova Iskra Creative Hub (Serbia), Transpond AB (Sweden), and Europa Nostra (the leading European heritage network)—will create a multimedia work of art dedicated …

The New Masai Red Sheep Presidium is Launched

14 September 2018

Slow Food and IFAD working with indigenous youth to defend and promote their food heritage. Slow Food and IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) are working together to strengthen indigenous communities, particularly young people, protecting and promoting their food heritage and supporting the sustainability and resilience of their practices. Thanks to the three-year project Empowering …

Slow Food Switzerland is Coming to Italy for Terra Madre Salone del Gusto

12 September 2018

A delegation of 50 people is set to take part in the most important international event dedicated to food culture and tradition. Organized by Slow Food in collaboration with the Region of Piedmont and the City of Turin, the 12th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto will be held in Turin, Italy, from September 20 …

Slow Food en France is Coming to Italy for Terra Madre Salone del Gusto

7 September 2018

Organized by Slow Food in collaboration with the Region of Piedmont and the City of Turin, the 12th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto will be held in Turin, Italy, from September 20 to 24, 2018. Over 5,000 delegates from 140 countries, over 800 exhibitors, 300 Slow Food Presidia, and 500 Terra Madre food communities will gather in Turin.

Spanish Food Biodiversity at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto

6 September 2018

A delegation of about 80 people is set to take part in the most important international event dedicated to food culture and tradition. Organized by Slow Food in collaboration with the Region of Piedmont and the City of Turin, the 12th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto will be held in Turin, Italy, from September …

The Nordic Countries are Coming to Italy for Terra Madre Salone del Gusto

5 September 2018

A delegation of about 90 people is set to take part in the most important international event dedicated to food culture. Organized by Slow Food in collaboration with the Region of Piedmont and the City of Turin, the 12th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto will be held in Turin, Italy, from September 20 to 24, 2018. Over 5,000 delegates …

Meet the Balkans at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto

4 September 2018

A delegation of about 200 people is set to take part in the most important international event dedicated to food culture. Organized by Slow Food in collaboration with the Region of Piedmont and the City of Turin, the 12th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto will be held from September 20 to 24, 2018, in Turin, Italy. Over 5,000 delegates …

Germany Brings Culinary Diversity and a Strong Network to Terra Madre Salone del Gusto

31 August 2018

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, the most important international event dedicated to food culture, will take place in Turin, Italy, from September 20 to 24, 2018. Together with six exhibitors, Slow Food Germany will have a strong presence at the 12th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto. Ninety delegates will represent the German Terra …