Carlo Petrini, Slow Food movement founder, dies aged 76
Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, has passed away at the age of 76. He was a prominent advocate for sustainability and local cuisine, having established the movement in response to the rise of fast food in Italy. Tributes have poured in from various leaders, highlighting his significant impact on food culture and environmental awareness.
- ▪Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement in 1986 in protest against the first McDonald's in Italy.
- ▪He died in his hometown of Bra, Italy, after battling prostate cancer.
- ▪Slow Food is now active in over 160 countries and promotes sustainability and local food traditions.
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- ▪ Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76 — BBC News
- ▪ Italy's 'Slow Food' founder Carlo Petrini dies at 76 — Straits Times — World
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Slow Food, which Petrini began with a group of friends in the 1980s, is now active in more than 160 countries. Photograph: Slow Food/ReutersView image in fullscreenSlow Food, which Petrini began with a group of friends in the 1980s, is now active in more than 160 countries. Photograph: Slow Food/ReutersItalyCarlo Petrini, Slow Food movement founder, dies aged 76Italy’s president leads tributes to campaigner who spent four decades promoting sustainability and local cuisineAngela Giuffrida in RomeFri 22 May 2026 07.14 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 07.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCarlo Petrini, the journalist who founded the Slow Food movement in protest against the arrival of the first McDonald’s in Italy, has died aged 76.Petrini, who had been diagnosed with prostrate…
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