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Slow Food Founder Carlo Petrini Dies at 76
22 May
Summary
- Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement, died at age 76.
- He established Slow Food in 1986 to protest against fast-food culture.
- The movement he inspired is now active in over 160 countries worldwide.
Carlo Petrini, the influential journalist and founder of the global Slow Food movement, passed away at 76. He died in his hometown of Bra, in Italy's Piedmont region. Petrini was diagnosed with prostate cancer in recent years. He led the Slow Food movement, which he established in 1986, until 2022. The movement initially protested against the introduction of McDonald's in Italy, advocating instead for sustainability and local gastronomy. Petrini also founded the University of Gastronomic Sciences. His commitment to "good, clean, and fair food for all" fostered international connections among communities, farmers, and food artisans. The movement now operates in over 160 countries, significantly influencing global food culture. Italy's president, Sergio Mattarella, and the Italian agriculture minister were among those who paid tribute, acknowledging Petrini's profound impact on society and food awareness. Petrini was recognized by Time magazine as a 'European hero' in 2004.
