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Slow Food, the podcast

Slow Food Youth Network

Welcome to Slow Food, the podcast! Where we take you on a journey through 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. Valentina Gritti, a lover of slow food, is your host on this journey. Join us as we walk side-by-side with changemakers around the world who are working towards a more sustainable food system. We’ll also delve into the rich cultural knowledge of

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48:29

Spotting food trends for 2026 with Gijsbregt Brouwer

Slow Food, the podcast ·

2025/12/23

What are some tips to spot the latest food trends? What is new in the food scene around the world? Are these trends supporting a shift towards a more sustainable food system? Today I am recording a live conversation with Gijsbregt Brouwer, founder of De Buik and inspiring food trend watcher in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This is a co-production between Slow Food, The Podcast and Bekt Lekker, Gijsbregt's podcast. Hosts and guests: Valentina Gritti and Gijsbregt Brouwer Production: Klets Media With

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45:02

Creating a better food system between high diplomacy...

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2025/11/18

Are food systems changed bottom up or top down? How do diplomacy and negotiations on a high political level work? What is an effective way to bridge practice and policy?Today we discuss with diplomat Pio Wennubst and SFYN executive director Jorrit Kiewik, how policies and negotiations but also bottom-up approaches can change our food systems. What do Pio and Jorrit have in common? Apart from the faith in diplomacy and love for food, they were connected through Bites of Transfoodmation: an

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32:54

How can we report indigenous people’s struggles...

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2025/10/21

How can storytelling be fair? Can food become the means to tell a much bigger story? What shall we consider when talking about people from other cultures and indigenous peoples communities?Today, we will listen to the story of Gabriella, a student at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo (UNISG), Italy. Who had a life-changing experience with the Juruna indigenous community in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. From this experience onwards she decided that she wants to invest her time

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34:13

Does food make us humans? An anthropological...

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2025/09/03

Does food make us humans? What is a balanced meal in indigenous cosmologies? Do you know what is the favourite meal of people close to you and could you recreate it?Grab your favourite drink, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, and settle in. Today, we’re diving deep into food, culture, health and identity with a very special guest. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Elena Fusar Poli, researcher and lecturer in food anthropology at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy. Elena

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36:05

He didn’t like coffee and he now owns a coffee...

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2025/07/31

We all drink it, but its journey is as clear as the beverage itself: Coffee.How can we make its chain shorter? What does it look like when you start a small scale coffee roastery? How does the origin of the coffee impact its taste? How is the price of coffee regulated on an international level?Today we will talk about coffee. In particular we will have a nice conversation with Francesco Anastasi. Francesco graduated at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo Italy in 2014, where we also

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24:04

The life of a plastic-free shopper. A conversation...

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2025/07/09

What does the life of a plastic-free shopper look like? Why is plastic in food so concerning? What are some tips to reduce packaging waste?Today we talk about plastics. In particular we will have a nice chat with Suri, a digital creator also known as @dazingsoul who is a plastic-free shopper and who joined us during our Planting The Future campaign. Suri will give us some tips on how to buy less plastic especially when it comes to food and we will also talk about why we should put effort into it

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32:34

Can we live without a refrigerator? With Sandro...

Slow Food, the podcast ·

2025/06/21

When describing a kitchen in a western society, one of the first things you’d think of is the fridge. But can we live without refrigerators? Why should we even consider it? What are other ways to preserve food and drinks? Today we talk about something a bit special regarding a Slow lifestyle: have you ever thought you can live without a refrigerator? Sandro and Emma, in Italy, gave it a try for a period of time. Also Bashir in Karamoja, Uganda has grown up and lives in a community where having a

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41:32

Who grows your food and at what cost? With Manlio...

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2025/05/30

In this episode of the Slow Food podcast, we talk about modern slavery in the food chain. From exploited seasonal workers in Italy’s tomato fields to the global cacao market, we dig into how injustice hides in plain sight.We hear from Manlio Larotonda, an Italian gastronome and alumnus of the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, who moved to Colombia to start a more just and transparent cacao project. And from Giulia Gianguzza, who works directly with migrant workers in Sicily. This

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39:28

How can we make our households more Slow and...

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2025/05/10

How can we eat in a sustainable way at home? Do we need to come to compromises when we have small children? Does eating well always mean spending more money? And how can we introduce more plants into our daily meals?I am very excited to introduce you to the guests of the podcast of today: Chiara and Nicholas, young parents who will share with us how they live in a Slow lifestyle with a daughter of 4 and one about to come and Maria Camila, from @Maca_bites who will give us some practical tips on how

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29:01

Fermenting with the masters: tips and tricks from the...

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2025/04/22

How does fermentation prevent food from getting spoiled? Is fermentation always safe? What are some practical tips to start fermenting for the first time?Since April 26th is World Disco Soup Day, our biggest campaign to reduce food waste all over the world, In today’s episode we want to deepen one of the methods that can help us save our food. I am talking about fermentation and today we have the pleasure to chat about it with some fermentation experts from the Slow Food movement. This podcast

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27:39

Staying away from processed foods, with Bob Dickinson...

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2025/04/04

In this new episode of Slow Food, the Podcast, we’re talking about how to cook from scratch. Valentina Gritti and Addison Austin-Lou sit down with Bob Dickinson (@fromscratchwithbob), a digital creator focussing on conscious consumption and whole food and journalist Michael Moss to share real, practical tips on how to stay away from processed foods.If you’re trying to eat better and slow down your life, this one’s for you! JOIN PLANTING THE FUTURE:

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25:10

How to eat "Slow" on a budget, with Guusje Weeber and...

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2025/03/28

Do you really need to spend a lot to eat well? Or is it possible to eat good, clean, and fair food without going over budget?In this new episode of Slow Food, the Podcast, we’re talking about how to eat Slow without spending a fortune. Valentina Gritti and Addison Austin-Lou sit down with Guusje Weeber communication manager of SFYN Netherlands and journalist Michael Moss to share real, practical tips on how to shop smarter, waste less, and make the most of what’s in season. If you’re trying to

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33:52

Eating Slow in a metropolis: a coffee conversation...

Slow Food, the podcast ·

2025/03/11

Eating sustainably in a big city sounds impossible, right? What if we told you it’s not — and that ancient floating farms might be the answer? In our latest episode, we grab coffee with food activist Raúl Mondragón to chat about: Chinampas: 1,000-year-old floating farms still feeding Mexico City; why local vendors sometimes skip local food for cheaper options across town; easy ways YOU can support sustainable food without leaving your neighborhood. If you’ve ever wondered how to eat Slow in a

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40:46

Slow Food Goes Brussels: Profit over principle? The...

Slow Food, the podcast ·

2024/12/31

In the EU there are a whole host of pesticides that are banned for being too hazardous, either to human health or the environment or both. This means that they cannot be used here. But did you know that these are still produced on EU soil and then exported to other countries, and did you know that the food produced from those pesticides is than imported back into the EU and ends up on our plates? Let’s dive into this, join our final episode of the year with our guests:Mathilde Dupré, co-director

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59:01

How can we make our end-of-the-year celebrations Slow?

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2024/12/18

How can we make our celebrations more sustainable without losing the festive vibe? What about decorations, presents, fireworks and food? And finally, shall we think about a slow lifestyle as a new year’s resolution? We are getting closer to the end of the year and big celebrations are about to begin. In today’s episode I will hold a conversation with my colleagues from the Slow Food Youth Network office, Jorrit Kiewik and Elena Lucchiari, on how we can make our celebrations and holidays more

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40:28

Slow Food Goes Brussels: Was the 2024 UN Biodiversity...

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2024/12/11

Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth, yet it's disappearing at an alarming rate—with habitats fragmented and up to a million species at risk. Agriculture is a key driver of this crisis, but is it a central focus in global biodiversity solutions?In this episode, we delve into the recent United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, with insights from experts who were on the ground. Was there an agri-food flavor to the discussions? What were the key takeaways, and did this COP

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35:59

Slow Food Goes Brussels: Who Gets to Decide What Food...

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2024/11/14

What choices lie behind the food we eat in our public canteens, in our schools, hospitals, retirement homes and workplaces? And how can we ensure that the healthiest, most sustainable options end up on our public plates? In this episode, agrifood journalist Natasha Foote talks you through the world of public procurement, with the help of: Peter Defrancheschi – Head of the ICLEI Brussels office Renata Lukasova – Slow Food member, hospitality expert and director of food catering helping to run school

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40:52

SF Goes Brussels: The EU is starting a new political...

Slow Food, the podcast ·

2024/09/23

“Slow Food Goes Brussels” is back, and there’s a new voice behind the mic! Meet Natasha Foote, an agrifood journalist, ready to guide you through the hottest debates in the EU food world.In this month’s episode, we dive into: What’s been brewing over the summer The big challenges EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will face in her second term How the new shape of the European Parliament will affect future policies The buzz around the strategic dialogue on agriculture that everyone is

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21:08

How can a farm be "Slow"?

Slow Food, the podcast ·

2024/09/13

Can a farm be Slow? And could it also be a tool for activism and political change?In this episode, we explore the amazing potential of Slow Food Farms—a new program that’s helping transition our food systems toward sustainability through agroecology. Join us as we chat with changemakers from Mexico, Uganda, and Sweden who are working to make the world of food good, clean, and fair for everyone. Whether you’re a farmer or just passionate about sustainable food, this episode is for YOU! Host &

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31:56

Reading suggestions for a Slow summer (Part 2)

Slow Food, the podcast ·

2024/08/07

Which books can inspire us to cook and to think? What are great reading suggestions for this summer?This episode is the second part of the episode we published last Wednesday with a lot of reading suggestions for your summer holidays. Also today we are going to listen to reading tips from activists and leaders in the Slow food movement and again, I am going to add time-stamps below so that if you want, you can directly jump to the suggestion you are interested in. So enjoy this episode and enjoy

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