SLOW Food’s international events have developed an enviable reputation in the world of food, agriculture, fishing and wine. These events bring together thousands of farmers, fisherfolk, vignerons, cheeemakers, chefs, cooks, academics and students to share information and ideas, participate in taste and eduction workshops, and discuss challenges.
If we are so stupid as to destroy the environment we are destroying ourselves as well. That is why it is very important to reform and build a new paradigm of food. This is the great challenge of the future: a new food policy to safeguard the planet. And it is one that we want to achieve with Terra Madre. This is the kind of commitment that we want. But farmers alone cannot do it. If there isn’t a great movement and the support of consumers then farmers are doomed to disappear.
Carlo Petrini
Sydney, 18 Oct 2009
Slow Food international events:
- Terra Madre / Australian farmers, makers, cooks, chefs, students and academics are part of a 12,000-strong international network building global awareness of the challenges and opportunities of food sustainability and the wonders of ‘small, slow food’. Next edition / Oct 2010
- Salone del Gusto / The world’s fair of artisan foods from more than 150 countries provides opportunities for farmers and makers to showcase their products to thousands of merchants and consumers, building links between field, river, ocean and and tongue, creating demand for ‘small, slow food’. Next edition / Oct 2010
- Slow fish / A biennial sustainable seafood exhibition that brings together fishermen, processors, researchers, government agencies and consumers in the Italian port city of Genoa to explore ways to combat the depletion of world fish stocks and enjoy seafood responsibly. Next edition / Apr 2011
- Cheese / The world’s renowned artisan cheesemakers, affineurs, cheesemongers and farmers gather every two years in the Italian town of Bra to host taste workshops and present their cheeses to tens of thousands of visitors. Next edition / Sep 2011