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Slow Food Founder Carlo Petrini Dies at 76

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Carlo Petrini, the Italian founder of the global "Slow Food" movement, has died at age 76.
  • Petrini founded Slow Food in the mid-1980s to promote the "right to pleasure" and good, clean, and fair food for all.
  • The movement, which began as a counter-model to fast food, has grown to include groups in numerous countries.

The world of gastronomy and sustainable food practices mourns the loss of Carlo Petrini, the visionary Italian founder of the Slow Food movement. Petrini passed away at the age of 76 after a long illness in his hometown of Bra. He established Slow Food in the mid-1980s, championing the "right to pleasure" and advocating for food that is "good, clean, and fair" for everyone. What began as a protest against the opening of a McDonald's in Rome evolved into a global force, promoting local food traditions and a more mindful approach to eating. Petrini, affectionately known as 'Carlin,' was not just an activist but also a gastronome, journalist, and writer who inspired countless individuals and organizations. His legacy extends beyond Slow Food, including co-founding the University of Gastronomic Sciences. Petrini's passing leaves a void, but his powerful message of savoring food and supporting sustainable practices will continue to guide the movement he so passionately built. His influence was recognized globally, with Time magazine naming him a "European Hero" and The Guardian including him in a list of people who could save the world.

His energy, his extraordinary empathy, his drive, and his life example will be the strength that will guide us all.

· Slow Food organizationThe Slow Food organization issued a statement following Petrini's death.
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