Slow Food, the podcast

How can we transition our local food system? Can grassroots projects influence policy on a higher level? What are key elements for a successful community initiative? In today's episode I am going to tell you some stories of change. Stories of impactful grassroots initiatives that are boosting food system transition in different aspects. A couple of weeks ago I was in Italy, in Cella Monte, for the project Shared Green Deal. A European project which aims to study from a social perspective the implementation of the Green Deal on a local level in different European countries. I have interviewed the project coordinators of the different grassroots initiatives, with the goal of learning more about their projects but also to see how European policies are impacting their local realities and how their projects can influence policy. Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Costanza Guazzo and Luca Carisio (Asfodelo association, Italy), Janneke Bruil and Eduardo Cáceres (Stroomgebied Zuid-Veluwe, The Netherlands), Pelle Bengtsberg (Reformaten, Sweden), Zuzana Kupcová (Klíma ta potrebuje, Slovakia). More about Shared Green Deal: https://sharedgreendeal.eu/ This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 101036640. The sole responsibility for this content lies with the SHARED GREEN DEAL project and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union.

In the past months, farmers have been protesting all over Europe. They're marching and driving tractors through city streets. But sadly, what's happening follows a pattern we see often. A serious protest, born out of real struggles, is being made to seem less important. It's being turned into a fight between farmers and environmentalists, or farmers and the European Union. And some people are using it for their own gain, like trying to win votes or protect their own interests. Today, we'll talk about why farmers are protesting and with a focus on common grounds and on solving the root problems in our food system. Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Natasha Foote (Freelance agri-food journalist), Jereon Candel (Professor of food and agricultural policy at Wageningen University), Sebastian Mira (Farmer from Slow Food Pays Catalan). Farmers' protest audio's source: the Telegraph video A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

How can cooks be of influence? What are practical tips for students to get their friends to take action? How can we generate change from a rural community? And finally, how can YOU get involved with your local food policy? In today's episode we will learn how take action towards a sustainable food future in many ways. We’ll listen to different perspectives and get super practical tips. This podcast is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future challenge, in which we take a deep dive into our food system and its challenges, get inspired to cook up plant-rich meals, learn about agroecology as a solution and get into action! Host & Production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Joris Bijdendijk (Chef at RIJKS® and Wils, Amsterdam), Deeya Bhasin (law student and the Chinese University of Hong Kong), Luisa Véléz (Project manager and Slow Food activist in Ecuador) and Yael Pantzer (SF International). Post-production & music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk --> Take action and join Slow Food Youth Network !

In today's episode we will learn what agroecology is, how it applies to agriculture, to fishing and regenerative animal farming and we will also get some practical tips on how we can find agroecological products and be part of the change... This podcast is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future challenge (https://plantingthefuture.slowfood.com/) Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Moreen Ankunda (Slow Food Uganda), Matheus Sborgia (Regenerative Cattle Farmer at Terras Caipora), Didier Gascuel (Researcher and Professor of Marine Ecology at Institut Agro), Richard McCarthy (President of the World Farmers Markets Coalition). Post-production and music: Leonardo Prieto Dive deeper into the topic of animal farming with this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1V3RasNm2aky7QCtw8HXYk Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk A project by Slow Food Youth Network

What’s the difference between beans and pulses? Is it bad to eat canned beans? How is Polish independence linked to the beans from the town of Lamim in Brazil? This episode is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future Challenge, in which we take a deep dive into our food system and its challenges, get inspired to cook up plant-rich meals, learn about agroecology as a solution and get into action! For more information on the challenge and to sign up, visit www.plantingthefuture.slowfood.com Guests: Nicolas Carton (Researcher & Global Bean Project Coordinator), Lucas Monteiro Mourão (Slow Food Brazil Activist) and Amaliah (Educator and Slow Food Activist in Indonesia). Host & Production: Valentina Gritti Post-Production & Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Useful links: - The Global Bean Project: www.globalbean.eu - Information sheet about cooking dry pulses: https://www.globalbean.eu/publications/cooking-pulses-dry-seeds/ - Read more about the Polish Eagle bean: https://www.slowfood.com/blog-and-news/polish-eagle-beans-a-pulse-beating-like-a-warm-heart-across-continents/ - Tempeh in the Ark of Taste: https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/benguk-tempeh-besengek-2/ Finally, join our Telegram group for feedback, questions and advice: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk

Is there such a thing as an ideal diet? Is there a place for animal proteins in a climate friendly diet? How can we effectively change the way we eat and make sure this becomes a new habit that persists in time? This podcast is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future Challenge, in which we take a deep dive into our food system and its challenges, get inspired to cook up plant-rich meals, learn about agroecology as a solution and get into action! For more information on the challenge and to sign up, visit www.plantingthefuture.slowfood.com Guests: Francesco Scaglia (Culinary lead at EAT foundation), Dana Smith (campaign director at Meatless Monday), Becky Ramsing (Senior Program Officer at John Hopkins Center for a Livable Future), Liesbeth Velema (Behaviour change expert at Voedingscentrum). Host and production: Valentina Gritti Post-production & music: Leonardo Prieto For feedback and questions join the podcast Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast A project by the Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

Last podcast of the year: a great way to catch up with European advocacy highlights of 2023 and what to expect in 2024! Between 6–9 June 2024, millions of Europeans will participate in shaping the future of European democracy on the occasion of the European elections. It is a unique moment when people of 28 European countries collectively decide on the future of the European Union. Why does it matter from the food movement point of view? Host: Valentina Gritti Guests: Madeleine Coste, Slow Food Advocacy Director Jannie Vestergaard, Slow Food international councillor for the Nordic Countries If you want to know more about the Good Food Good Farming campaign, you can read this article. Find out more about Slow Food in the Nordic Countries and their initiatives on the website https://slowfoodnordic.com/ You can follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter to be updated on European Advocacy... and join our Telegram group to be part of the Podcast community! https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

COP 28 has just begun. The attention of all those who care about the climate crisis and work to influence governments and institutions to adopt effective mitigation and adaptation measures have their eyes on Dubai. It is the first COP held since the full release of the latest update in March 2023 of the 6th Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (the IPCC). This report summarises and synthesises the most up-to-date climate science and provides the best scientific basis to set climate policy. Today I am delighted to host two very special guests to discuss some updates from COP 28 with a special eye on how food systems are driving the climate crises and what solutions are on the table. Host: Valentina Gritti Guests: Raj Patel is a British Indian academic, journalist, activist and writer. Slow Food President Edward Mukiibi is also with us to dialogue with him. Post-production: Jonathan Remy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Link to IPES report "From Plate to Planet": https://www.ipes-food.org/pages/platetoplanet Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! And join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

Why is it important to be activists? Why shall we raise our voices before COP28? How can we live in a more climate friendly way? Does it make sense to talk about the climate crises now, while so many horrors are happening around the world? In this episode I will have a conversation with Elena Lucchiari, the Flash COP campaign manager at Slow Food Youth Network. Elena is a young Italian activist with a background in international development studies. The second guest of today is Shane Holland, Executive Chairman of Slow Food in the UK. Shane is a food writer, a university lecturer, he has a broad knowledge on the COP and he was also actively involved in COP26 in Glasgow. Please stick until the end because in the last part of the podcast we collected a few inputs from our podcast community with practical tips on how to live in a more climate friendly way… Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Elena Lucchiari, Slow Food Youth Network; Shane Holland, Slow Food in the UK With contributions from: Giorgio Brizio, Maria Geuze and Samanta Fabbris Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Learn more about the Flash COP campaign with the campaign toolkits: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_1wcg0lXHr1SD7mi9Ajx_UYlEnEX3eQR?usp=drive_link Email Elena for more information at Elena@sfyn.org A project by the Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

We are going to focus our conversation on Greenwashing: what is it exactly? Who is behind it? How does it work and what can we do to face it? I am delighted to carry out today's discussion with two experts on the topic of Greenwashing. Hazel Healy is DeSmog's UK Editor. She is also a freelance writer and broadcaster specializing in stories about food justice, climate and migration. Hazel recently published together with Rachel Sherrington the article “A Guide to Six Greenwashing Terms Big Ag Is Bringing to COP28” on DeSmog, independent, investigative website. The second guest of today is Kavya Chowdhry. Kavya is from India and works as a researcher with ETC, the Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration. ETC Group is a small, international, research and action collective committed to social and environmental justice, human rights and the defense of just and ecological agri-food systems and the web of life. Kavya is co-author of the report "Food Barons 2022. Crisis Profiteering, Digitalization and Shifting Power" together with Hope Shand and Kathy Jo Wetter. Host: Valentina Gritti Guests: Hazel Healy from De Smog and Kavya Chowdhry, ETC. Post-production: Jonathan Remy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! And join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

What are indigenous peoples' traditional foods? And why are they so important? What does it mean that they are still being colonized and is it possible to decolonize these foods? what can we do in our daily lives to support indigenous peoples and if we belong to an indigenous people how can we support our community? Today I will have a conversation with Luis Francisco Prieto, Indigenous Peoples and Afrodescendant Focal Point at Slow Food International, with a special focus on the topic of food decolonisation. Host and Production: Valentina Gritti Guest: Luis Francisco Prieto Audio Technical Support & Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Useful links: - Read more about the "Decolonize your food" campaign here: https://www.slowfood.com/our-network/indigenous/decolonize-your-food/ - Find out more about the Slow Food Indigenous Peoples Network here: https://www.slowfood.com/our-network/indigenous/about-us/ - Listen to voices of indigenous youth in our past podcast episodes, in the series "Voices from the roots": https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SH0X4tkVOlFqv1JUY8LCz - Join SF the Podcast Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

What is a fair coffee? How do we know if our coffee tastes good? What is the best way to preserve coffee and to prepare it? But first of all, which tips can we follow to buy our coffee? Today I will have a conversation with Silvia Rota, one of the coordinators of the Slow Food Coffee Coalition and this episode is dedicated to all of us who not only want to make more conscious choices, but also want to participate in building a sustainable and ethical coffee industry by taking small steps towards a better coffee world. Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Silvia Rota (SF Coffee Coalition) Elvia Villani Catalán (SF México, coffee farmer) Community contribution: Amanuel Samuel, Ethiopia Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Be part of the SF Coffee Coalition and get the guide" Brewing a Better World.The Responsible Coffee-Lover’s Toolkit": https://coffeecoalition.slowfood.com/ A project by the Slow Food Youth Network

So many of the foods we eat everyday are sprayed again and again with pesticides before landing on our table. And we all learned over the years, one scandal after another, that this is no good news, either for our health or the environment. But what most people don’t know is the tight connection between pesticides and GMOs. As the European Union is about to take some critical decisions on both pesticides and GMOs, we unveil the troubling truth about that very toxic couple, which are tied by many links, with our three guests: News samples used in the episode were taken from: “Bayer loses third appeals case over glyphosate weedkiller”, Reuters, August 10, 2021 “What you're eating: Consumer Reports investigates GMOs in food”, CBS News, October 7, 2014 “Monsanto ordered to pay $289M to man who claimed weedkiller contributed to cancer”, CBS News, 2018 “In Chile, amateur beekeeper rescues hives from coastal tourist city”, Reuters, December 7, 2022 “Kenya's GMO maize push sowing trouble for food sector, farmers warn”, Reuters, December 17, 2022 Host: Alice Poiron Co-host: Valentina Gritti Post-production: Jonathan Remy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! And join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Music and food are both important cultural expressions of different communities, they are part of rituals, they are elements that support the creation of bonds among people and they are more direct ways of communication compared to language for instance. But music and sounds can also trigger a different sensory outcome when we taste food. So what are the connections between food and music from a cultural perspective? And how do soundscape and music influence our taste and flavour perception? Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Simone Campa: director of the Orchestra Terra Madre, sound designer and sound therapist Leonardo Prieto Dorantes: sociologist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Deiniol Pritchard: associate creative director at The Fat Duck Music credits: thanks Simone Campa and the Orchestra Terra Madre for the piece AfroTammurriata and Tarantella Afro, thanks to Leonardo Prieto for our jingle and his group Son de Aquí for the piece “Simona en el Mercado”, a special thanks also to the Colombian musical group Las Mucharejas for the piece “La Yuca Para el Pastel” (author Laura Marcela Asprilla, Chors: Angie Rengifo, Natali Sánchez, Tambor alegre : Alexis Aristizábal, Llamador: Nicolás Acevedo). Find the scientific paper on food and wine at this link: https://magentaaudio.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Adrian-North-Br-J-Psychology-103-3-293-301-2012-The-effect-of-background-music-on-the-taste-of-wine.pdf A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Get ready to hit the road on an unforgettable journey with Margaux Brochier and Maxime Bonnabry – two adventurous French spirits who traded in their chef and project manager titles at Refettorio Paris to embark on the ultimate Slow travelling adventure! Their mission? With Terre Terres they aim to learn, to explore, and to share the captivating stories of small scale farmers around Europe. And maybe to make a documentary about that as well! But that's not all: stick around till the end, and you'll be treated to some fantastic practical tips on how YOU can infuse a touch of Slowness into your own travels and holidays! Guests: Margaux Brochier and Maxime Bonnabry @terre_terres Host & production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto Thanks to the podcast community for all your inputs! Link to our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk Slow Food, the podcast is a project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

Welcome to a new episode of Slow Food Goes Brussels, where we dissect the political debates linked to the greatest challenges food and agriculture are facing. Cities are at the forefront of one of the most pressing problems of our times — food. According to the United Nations (UN), 54% of the world’s population were living in urban areas in 2016 — and that figure is predicted to rise to 66% by 2050. And wherever people live, they must eat to survive and thrive, ideally several times a day. Across Europe, a growing number of cities have long since understood their key role in the future of food and have embarked on a journey towards what we call “sustainable urban food policies”. For this episode, we are taking you on a journey to three of these pioneering cities: Bordeaux (France), Birmingham (England) and Groningen (The Netherlands). You will discover how they’re acting, in collaboration with local people and food stakeholders to limit food systems’ impact on climate and the environment, improve people’s wellbeing, shorten, and strengthen production chains, and guarantee access to good food for all. Speakers: Host: Alice Poiron Co-host: Valentina Gritti Post-production: Jonathan Remy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Ciao! Welcome to “Slow Food, the podcast” where we explore the beauty of good, clean, and fair food systems. From the coffee in your cup to the cacao in your chocolate, we uncover the stories of the people who make our food possible. How do different products end up in your shopping basket and who even decides what’s available for you, and at what cost? I’m Valentina Gritti, a Slow Food Youth Network activist, and I’ll be your guide on this journey. We walk side-by-side with farmers, cooks and food workers from around the world who are healing the planet through food. We'll learn from the cultural knowledge of indigenous communities, opening our minds to new ways of thinking about food and the political implications of every meal we eat. But most of all, we’ll give you the tools to slow down your life, allowing you to take charge and make choices that are in tune with your health, and the planet. At Slow Food, we believe that everyone has a story to tell, something to teach. So come with us and discover the power of food, how we can use it to make connections, build communities and restore the natural world. If you have any questions about the food on your plate, reach out to us on socials or write to us at podcast@slowfood.it and we’ll get back to you. Let’s get on with the show! And if you like what you hear then subscribe and share with your friends!

In an era where urbanisation is sweeping across the globe, bringing with it a wave of challenges, few issues are as pressing and demanding as feeding our ever-expanding urban centres. There is an urgent need for change in our urban food systems, delving into sustainable agriculture, urban farming and community-supported initiatives that are revolutionising how we nourish our cities. Pasang Sherpa and Cecilia Barocio are young pioneers, actively involved in promoting indigenous foods cultures and closing the gap between rural producers and urban consumers in Nepal and Mexico. So let’s learn from them: how can we achieve food system regeneration in our cities? This episode was live recorded at the event Terra Madre 2022 by Slow Food International. Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Pasang Sherpa (General Manager for Hotel Bodhiz, in Kathmandu, Nepal) and Cecilia Barocio Hernandez (Co-founder of Consumo Consciente, in Tlaxcala, México). Music: Leonardo Prieto A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

Enough food is produced worldwide to feed 10 billion people, yet hunger is on the rise. While vulnerable populations from the Global North cannot afford healthy and nourishing food, a growing number of people from the Global South must battle every day to simply get access to food. The current food system leaves many behind, putting profit before people. But such injustice is not irreversible: political leaders, from any level, must commit to reshaping our food system and giving it back its true purpose: nourishing everyone. Why is there food poverty and with what consequences? Who suffers from food poverty? What should the political answer be to help fight against it? You’ll learn all about in this episode, where we take you on a journey across the world, from the Global South to the Global North, with our guests: Host: Alice Poiron Post-production: Jonathan Remy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Tuna is a big predator and consumes a wide variety of other fish, making it a vital component of the sea ecosystems. It’s also one of the most expensive fish on the planet. Yet tuna is also an affordable and widely-available source of protein around the world, and herein lies the problem. Can fishing Tuna ever be sustainable? Which guidelines can we follow to buy the Tuna Fish with the least impact? Is Tuna a healthy food? And most of all, can we still eat Tuna? Guests: Host & production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Useful resources: Oceana study on Tuna fraud: https://oceana.org/reports/oceana-study-reveals-seafood-fraud-nationwide/ Article by The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/shortcuts/2016/jul/27/is-there-any-tuna-thats-to-eat-tesco Guide on how to buy Tuna: https://theconversation.com/sustainable-shopping-how-to-buy-tuna-without-biting-a-chunk-out-of-the-oceans-86229 Alison's book "A sea full of life: visions from the Azores" https://nineislands.wordpress.com A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)