Slow Food Movement 
Brandi Pugh
February 23, 2015
Slow Food Movement
Slow Food is “...a global, grassroots organization…” that originated in Bra, Italy in 1986 by Carlo Petrini and a group of activists trying to preserve the Italian food culture as well as
“...
counteract the rise of fast life and combat people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from and how our food choices affect the world around us.” Since 1986 the slow food movement has grown nationwide with millions of supporters in 150+ countries. The Slow
Food Movement has branched out with many networks including; The
Terra Madre Network
,
Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)
, The
University of Gastronomic Sciences (U
NISG). these networks also branch out to many other networks and communities to help educate as many individuals on the importance and benefits slow food has to offer.
The founders of Slow Food wanted to counteract the spread of fastfood, and it’s connotative meanings and/or values. They were concerned that McDonald’s would threaten the traditional Italian osteria and trattorias that serve local specialties and supported local fresh food providers. Slow Food organizations stand on 3 prerequisites for quality food; Good, Clean, and
Fair food. This movement has helped keep the Italian (Mediterranean) diet healthy, along with help provide local farmers and their families strive to provide the best quality products.
The Slow Food Movement has greatly impacted the world economy over the years. The movement continues to grow in followers, and supporters wanting to make a difference in their area. The Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity is a nonprofit organization branch of Slow
Food that coordinates multiples projects the help benefit Terra Madre communities by providing technical and financial assistance. Biodiversity is the variety of life found on Earth and all of the
natural processes. “It is nature, it is life itself and it is the diversity of
February 23, 2015
Slow Food Movement
Slow Food is “...a global, grassroots organization…” that originated in Bra, Italy in 1986 by Carlo Petrini and a group of activists trying to preserve the Italian food culture as well as
“...
counteract the rise of fast life and combat people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from and how our food choices affect the world around us.” Since 1986 the slow food movement has grown nationwide with millions of supporters in 150+ countries. The Slow
Food Movement has branched out with many networks including; The
Terra Madre Network
,
Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)
, The
University of Gastronomic Sciences (U
NISG). these networks also branch out to many other networks and communities to help educate as many individuals on the importance and benefits slow food has to offer.
The founders of Slow Food wanted to counteract the spread of fastfood, and it’s connotative meanings and/or values. They were concerned that McDonald’s would threaten the traditional Italian osteria and trattorias that serve local specialties and supported local fresh food providers. Slow Food organizations stand on 3 prerequisites for quality food; Good, Clean, and
Fair food. This movement has helped keep the Italian (Mediterranean) diet healthy, along with help provide local farmers and their families strive to provide the best quality products.
The Slow Food Movement has greatly impacted the world economy over the years. The movement continues to grow in followers, and supporters wanting to make a difference in their area. The Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity is a nonprofit organization branch of Slow
Food that coordinates multiples projects the help benefit Terra Madre communities by providing technical and financial assistance. Biodiversity is the variety of life found on Earth and all of the
natural processes. “It is nature, it is life itself and it is the diversity of