Slow
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Slow Food is a gentle and mindful approach to dining, rooted in savoring every bite. It's a celebration of locally sourced, quality ingredients, prepared with care and respect for the Earth and the communities that sustain us.
Watch the video below to be all caught up with what Slow food stands for
The origins of the Slow food movement
Slow Food was started by Carlo Petrini and a group of activists in the 1980s with the initial aim to defend regional traditions, good food, gastronomic pleasure and a slow pace of life. In over two decades of history, the movement has evolved to embrace a comprehensive approach to food that recognizes the strong connections between plate, planet, people, politics and culture. Today Slow Food represents a global movement involving thousands of projects and millions of people in over 160 countries.
The Slow food philosophy
Slow Food envisions a world in which all people can access and enjoy food that is good for them, good for those who grow it and good for the planet.
Our approach is based on a concept of food that is defined by three interconnected principles: good, clean and fair.
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GOOD: quality, flavorsome and healthy food
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CLEAN: production that does not harm the environment
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FAIR: accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for producers
Become a member of the Slow food community
Slow Food is open to all: the diversity of our members is one of our greatest strengths.
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As a grassroots organization, members are invited to play a direct and active role, bringing the Slow Food philosophy to life locally, and helping to change the global food system by becoming part of an international network of like-minded people.
Members are joined in local chapters known as convivia (singular: convivium), autonomous groups that form the building blocks of the association.
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Convivia encourage the appreciation of quality and pleasure in daily life by gathering regularly to share the conviviality of meals and local food, building relationships with producers, campaigning to protect traditional foods, organizing tastings and seminars, encouraging chefs to use local foods and promoting taste education in schools. The events and initiatives organized give members a chance to come together and share the passion that binds the entire Slow Food network.
Slow Food membership fees go towards sustaining Slow Food projects around the world.
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