Press Releases in English

Slow Food Experiences get Airbnb travelers off the most common tourist routes to discover the real thing

25 November 2019

Slow Food, the global network of local communities committed to defending biodiversity as well as traditional and sustainable methods of food production in 160 countries all over the world, is also promoting innovative ways of travelling that get people to the heart of food cultures. Increasingly, people are seeking authentic, transformative food experiences while traveling, …

Young Indigenous Peoples to Present an Action Plan to Shape the Future of the African Food System

22 November 2019

The event will bring together young and indigenous delegates from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa From December 3rd–7th, delegates from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa will gather in Nakuru, Kenya, to participate in the event “Shaping the future …

“Chefs have a role to play in fighting the climate crisis”: the message of the Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance gathering in Bologna

18 November 2019

A case study on the carbon footprint of a French restaurant, Les Résistants, was presented during the meeting The Italian Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance closed its gathering in Bologna (Italy) today, with a strong message for cooks all over the world, and in particular to those 1125 who are already part of the Slow Food …

Unlabeled, untested Genetically Modified Foods including animals to be unleashed on Australian consumers, farmers and exporters if the Gene Technology Amendment is defeated in the Senate on November 13, 2019

25 October 2019

Slow Food in Australia is calling on all members and supporters to mobilize and make their voices heard to stop the deregulation of genetically modified foods (GMOs) On November 13 in response to public and scientific concerns, Senator Janet Rice will table a motion in the senate to disallow the governments deregulation of a …

Slow Food celebrates FAO’s World Food Day 2019

14 October 2019

In the year of the 30th anniversary of its Manifesto, Slow Food renews its commitment: skills, visions and abilities which demonstrate that access to good, clean and fair food for all is possible On October 16th, World Food Day, the FAO is calling for action across sectors to make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and …

Indigenous Terra Madre Asia and Pan-Pacific Offers Solutions to Climate Crisis

11 October 2019

Traditional indigenous knowledge promises food security for communities at risk and provides wide-ranging solutions to the global climate crisis Sapporo, October 11 – Indigenous Terra Madre Asia and Pan-Pacific—October 11-14, 2019 in Sapporo (Japan)—is the third major edition of the event, this time hosted by the Ainu Women’s Association Menoko Mosmos in collaboration with Slow …

Food is Culture: Nominate Local Products to Join the Ark of Taste

7 October 2019

Competition for European citizens launched today The Food is Culture project is launching a new challenge: After the competitions for cooks and schoolchildren, here comes a chance for all European citizens to actively participate in a new contest. From today until March 15, 2020, everyone can nominate an emblematic food product from their local gastronomic …

Slow Food Joins the European Days of Action for Good Food Good Farming with More than 15 Events in Europe

4 October 2019

For the second year in a row, Slow Food Europe joins the European Days of Action for Good Food Good Farming, which during the month of October will take place across Europe. Different Slow Food networks are organizing more than 15 events in Western, Central and Nordic European countries such as Italy, Romania, Latvia, France, the …

“Food is Culture” at Cheese: and the winner is…

21 September 2019

Winners of the cooks’ contest announced and numerous initiatives scheduled for international event Slow Food is delighted to announce that the winner of the “Food is Culture” contest is Lena Flaten of the Flammans Skafferi restaurant in Storlien, Sweden, with her Taco Jämtland, featuring beans, mushrooms and goat’s cheese with a gooseberry sauce. It is thanks …

The largest meeting of the European Slow Food Youth Network is taking place in Germany.

30 August 2019

On August 29 – September 2, representatives of the European Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) will meet in Bavaria, Germany to plan joint political actions at EU level, and to outline concrete ways towards a more sustainable future and a sustainable food system. Throughout a number of workshops and lively discussions, 60 young people between …