Terra Madre Europe

Slow Food is proud to launch the very first edition of Terra Madre Europe, taking place from June 22 to 24 in Brussels. This landmark event will bring together a dynamic mix of European farmers, food artisans, chefs, policymakers, and activists for three days of lively discussions, interactive workshops, and communal meals. In a time of increasing political polarization, Terra Madre Europe seeks to create a much-needed space for constructive dialogue, showcasing the power of food to bring people together and shape a more resilient, sustainable future.

Here you are the program:

Sunday, June 22 – Launch of the Slow Food Earth Market

The event kicks off at 11 am with the official opening of Terra Madre Europe and the inauguration of a new Slow Food Earth Market at Be-Here (Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 4, 1020 Brussels). Around 20 local and Belgian producers will offer a rich variety of artisanal and seasonal products grown in the respect of people, animals and the Planet.

In the afternoon, a series of engaging activities will offer something for all ages. At 3 pm, children will be invited to take part in an educational workshop, while adults can join a hands-on session dedicated to the art and science of fermentation. At 4.30 pm, visitors are welcome to attend a talk on the cultural history of tomatoes, tracing the journey of this iconic product through time and cuisine.

Around 7 pm Belgian chefs from the Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance will prepare a special dinner using ingredients sourced directly from the stalls. Producers will also be invited to the table, reinforcing the strong connection between those who grow our food and those who prepare it. Additionally, Slow Food and Belgian partners working on agroecology will gather to discuss future strategies and collaborations.

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Monday, June 23 – Strategy-Building Workshops

The second day will be dedicated to internal work within the Slow Food network, focusing on training, capacity building, and strategy development. Producers, chefs, and experts will come together to identify shared priorities and strengthen alliances to influence the future of European food systems. The meeting will be hosted at Foster Farm Rosières (Chemin des Deux Fermes, 1331 Rosières), the first Slow Food Farm in Belgium. Slow Food Farms are set to become the largest global network of farms dedicated to producing good, clean and fair food in a way that’s rooted in agroecological principles. In a dedicated meeting, members of the Cooks’ Alliance will discuss issues related to sourcing from local producers and the solutions offered by agroecological transition, with a specific focus on the Slow Food Farms program. During the evening, cooks, farmers and food producers will have the possibility of discussing common challenges and sinergies.

Tuesday, June 24 – European Slow Food tasting event and Slow Food Dinners

The final day will highlight agroecology and the European Cooks’ Alliance. A high level conference and a European Slow Food tasting event (upon invitation) at Talk CEC (Chaussée de Wavre 143) will showcase success stories from across Europe, with a focus on sustainable food systems and agroecological practices. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to take part in a tasting event with an innovative format. This event will bring together farmers and food artisans from across the EU, offering a chance to engage in meaningful policy dialogue on key topics such as generational renewal, simplification, animal welfare, agro-biodiversity, water resilience, and soil health. At the heart of it all is a simple yet powerful act: tasting distinctive products rooted in Europe’s cultural heritage and agroecological traditions.

The day will conclude with a celebration of the Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance, a global network of chefs dedicated to preserving food biodiversity, safeguarding local areas, serving good food, reducing waste, fighting the climate crisis and practicing social solidarity.

Belgian and European Slow Food chefs will collaborate on four-hands dinners in restaurants across Brussels, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience good, clean, and fair food—and to understand the value of local knowledge, agroecology, and food heritage with every bite.

The event is co-founded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of Slow Food only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor CINEA can be held responsible for them.