Slow Food movement founder Carlo Petrini dies at 76
Carlo Petrini, the founder of the international Slow Food movement, passed away at his home in Bra, Italy, at the age of 76. Since launching the movement in 1986 to protest the rise of fast food, Petrini dedicated his life to promoting traditional culinary arts and sustainable agriculture globally.
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The international Slow Food organization announced today that its founder, Carlo Petrini, has passed away at the age of 76. The Slow Food movement he initiated has been dedicated to promoting high-quality traditional cooking and sustainable agriculture for the past 40 years.
According to AFP, the journalist and author from the Piedmont region of Italy launched the Slow Food movement in 1986 to protest the arrival of the country's first fast-food restaurant.
Since then, the movement has grown significantly, expanding to 160 countries with a mission to promote healthy eating patterns that respect the environment and local cultures.
In a 2016 interview with AFP, Petrini stated, "The most important contribution of the Slow Food organization is restoring the concept of gastronomy to its holistic and interdisciplinary form. If you only view gastronomy as recipes and Michelin stars, it is a very narrow perspective."
The international Slow Food organization stated today that Petrini passed away on the evening of the 21st at his home in the town of Bra, Piedmont.
The organization praised Petrini as a "visionary," stating that he "gave life to a global movement rooted in the values of good, clean, and fair food for all, connecting communities, farmers, food artisans, chefs, activists, and young people around the world."
"'Those who sow utopia, harvest reality.' This phrase, which Petrini loved, summarizes his life. He firmly believed that when dreams and visions are just, inspire public participation, and are pursued with firm conviction, they are never out of reach," the organization said.
In addition to the Slow Food organization, Petrini also founded the "Terra Madre" international network for sustainable agriculture and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo.
According to AFP, the journalist and author from the Piedmont region of Italy launched the Slow Food movement in 1986 to protest the arrival of the country's first fast-food restaurant.
Since then, the movement has grown significantly, expanding to 160 countries with a mission to promote healthy eating patterns that respect the environment and local cultures.
In a 2016 interview with AFP, Petrini stated, "The most important contribution of the Slow Food organization is restoring the concept of gastronomy to its holistic and interdisciplinary form. If you only view gastronomy as recipes and Michelin stars, it is a very narrow perspective."
The international Slow Food organization stated today that Petrini passed away on the evening of the 21st at his home in the town of Bra, Piedmont.
The organization praised Petrini as a "visionary," stating that he "gave life to a global movement rooted in the values of good, clean, and fair food for all, connecting communities, farmers, food artisans, chefs, activists, and young people around the world."
"'Those who sow utopia, harvest reality.' This phrase, which Petrini loved, summarizes his life. He firmly believed that when dreams and visions are just, inspire public participation, and are pursued with firm conviction, they are never out of reach," the organization said.
In addition to the Slow Food organization, Petrini also founded the "Terra Madre" international network for sustainable agriculture and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo.
FAQ
How does the Slow Food movement relate to Taiwan?
Taiwan's growing focus on local food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture aligns with Petrini's global vision.