Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76
Summary
Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, died at age 76 in his hometown of Bra, Italy. He started the movement in 1986 to promote traditional cooking and sustainable food, which grew to a global movement in over 160 countries.Key Facts
- Carlo Petrini founded Slow Food in 1986 after protests against Italy’s first McDonald's opening.
- The movement promotes good quality, environmentally friendly, and fair food practices.
- Slow Food spread from Italy to more than 160 countries worldwide.
- Petrini was friends with King Charles III and Pope Francis through his work.
- The Slow Food Manifesto, signed in 1989, encourages preserving old food traditions instead of fast food.
- Petrini was a journalist before starting the grassroots movement named Arcigola.
- Italian President Sergio Mattarella said Petrini’s death leaves a big gap in food science and society.
- Petrini had recently been diagnosed with cancer before his death.
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