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Tens of Thousands to Call for Immediate Climate-Friendly Changes in Agriculture in Berlin

18 January 2019

This weekend, thousands of people in Berlin will raise the alarm for sustainable farming, the reduction of food waste, and fair reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). On Friday evening, Slow Food Deutschland, in collaboration with partner organizations, will host the world’s biggest Disco Soup (Schnippeldisko)! …

The Free Gardens of Kobanî

16 January 2019

War and turmoil in Syria have caused the destruction of crucial wells in the Kobanî, leading to water shortages in one of country’s primary agricultural areas. But things are changing, and local communities are working to reclaim their food sovereignty and breathe new life into the region.

Goodbye to Folco

11 January 2019

One of the authors of the Slow Food Manifesto, Folco Portinari, has died at the age of 93 Today we must say farewell to one of the founding fathers of Slow Food, Folco Portinari, a great intellectual and gastronome who has died in Milan at the age of 93. He was responsible for the extraordinary …

Slow Food Manifesto

11 January 2019

It was November 3, 1987 when Il Gambero Rosso published the Slow Food Manifesto. Folco Portinari was one of its protagonists. Did you learn something new from this page? yes no

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 …

Ogiek Honey: The Precious Nectar Linking Tradition with the Future

2 January 2019

For the Ogiek people, the longevity of honey has made it a main source of food for withstanding droughts, famines, and other disasters. Now it is playing a role in preserving and saving their home, the Mau Forest, and their culture.

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.

Kenya’s First Earth Market: Molo

24 December 2018

Kenya welcomes its first Earth Market, in Molo, a large town in the Nakuru county, renowned for its agriculture.

Terra Madre Korea – A Volunteer Initiative Shines on a Successful Day

23 December 2018 Ko Jae Seob

Terra Madre Korea was held in Seoul this November, bringing together Slow Food members and followers from all around the nation of South Korea. The annual Farmers’ prize was awarded and further discussion focused on the importance of good, clean, and fair food as well as its viability.

Can We Imagine a Standard, Logo, or Certification that Represents Slow Food Values?

20 December 2018 Sabine Teryngel

At Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2018, the Slow Fish space hosted a debate dealing with one of the more difficult questions facing the network: Should Slow Food adopt a standard, logo, or certification to distinguish fisheries and seafood products?

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