Slow Food International

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What is Slow Food?

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Slow Food Network:

[object Object],[object Object],Convivium All the people involved in producing and distributing food, that are closely linked to a geographic area from a historic, social and cultural point of view. Food communities make quality products in a sustainable way. Food Community

What does Slow Food do? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],To do so Slow Food: • connects producers and co-producers • educates consumers and children • protects food biodiversity • organizes events and develops campaigns • fosters network-building and exchanges

The right to pleasure ,[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],What kind of food is Slow? + clean + fair = sustainable quality food

good ,[object Object],and gives us pleasure to eat it

clean ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

fair ,[object Object],[object Object],conditions and pay for small-scale producers

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Local Communities , Global Results

Why Local ? Fresh taste: seasonal products, harvested when perfectly ripe, and locally suitable varieties, rather than those selected for their ability to withstand long-distance transportation Fewer food-miles: less transport and packaging mean less pollution Better knowledege of and control over what we eat and how it is produced Ensuring the survival of traditional, sustainable production methods, indigenous breeds, species and food varieties Preservation and protection of the local landscape and regionality

Building strong and effective local communities implies: - educating consumers to become co-producers - promoting short production chains Strong ties among producers, consumers, cooks, schools, organizations, hospitals, local authorities and Slow Food convivia create a strong local community .

Co-producer? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Short production chain ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Alternative distribution systems reducing the distance from field to table, bringing producers closer to co-producers

Education the Slow Way ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],… an approach that allows children and adults to understand food , how it’s made, by who and where it comes from

The University of Gastronomic Sciences ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Projects, Activities and Events

Terra Madre is ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Terra Madre Network Meetings ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Terra Madre DAY ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Protecting Food Biodiversity

The Foundation was created in 2003 to support projects that defend our world’s heritage of diverse crops, animal breeds and food traditions www.slowfoodfoundation.com

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Presidia Ark of Taste ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Events ,[object Object],Salone del Gusto , Italy Slow Fish , Italy Cheese , Italy Yokohama Fair , Japan Eurogusto , France Slow Food Fair of the Good Taste , Germany Algusto , Spain

Campaigns and Communication ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],To raise public awareness Slow Food:

[object Object],Discover more and find Slow Food near you

Let’s Cook Up a Revolution Together… Join Slow Food ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Photos ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],© Slow Food 2011 Illustration

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