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…
How do streaming platforms and media shape food cultures at scale? Who controls the narrative of what “good food” looks like? Is media marketing always fair when it comes to sustainable food brands? Today we are going to talk about media, television and streaming platforms with Luca Antioniazzi. Luca is researcher and teacher on audiovisual culture and communication at the University of…
What does the smell of fresh bread have to do with selling a house? Why does vanilla make things taste sweeter? And when did the food industry start using scent as a tool to shape what we want, before we even take a bite? Today we are diving into something you probably experience every single day without realising it: the invisible world of food smells and how they are used to influence your…
When did sweet become too sweet? How does sugar reflect a collective craving? And what does this reveal about contemporary food society? Today we are going to immerse ourselves into an indulgent discussion. We will speculate with philosopher and researcher Maddalena Borsato about how sweetness is shaping our society and what sugar and the need for something sweet actually means to us. Maddalena is…
How is the issue of food waste seen from an EU perspective? How does the legislative work impact member states and consumers? What are tricks on how to reduce food waste at home? Today we talk about food waste reduction. In fact last weekend Slow Food Youth Network celebrated the 10th anniversary of World Disco Soup Day, our biggest campaign to raise awareness on the importance of food waste…
How can we combine science, art and technology to build a more sustainable food system? How can artificial intelligence be used in this process? Is art threatened by AI or can technology be used as a tool to achieve something out of the ordinary? The episode of today is mind-blowing. I have interviewed a lot of activists in the past and seen so many initiatives, but if I can be totally open to…
What is a practical way to implement artificial intelligence in food? Which content and engagement strategy is effective for social media algorithms? How can we avoid that all the information we receive becomes overwhelming? Today we talk about food and algorithms, with Massimiliano Carraro (from Behavix) and two sustainable lifestyle influencers: Daria, from @DariaAlNaturale_, and Shannen from…
Today we are meeting two super inspiring women: Lia Carlucci (founder and CEO of the Food Campus Berlin) and Janka Alwon, influencer and food blogger, also Known as Jankalicious. This podcast is part of the series “Tomorrow’s Table, Rethinking Food As We Know It”, which weaves together the experiences and insights of projects and living labs within the FOOD 2030 Network launched by Cleverfood.…
Can fermentation improve plant-based foods? What happens during fermentation from a food chemistry perspective? What are concrete health benefits of eating fermented foods? Today I am at the faculty of bioengineering in Leuven, Belgium, to interview professor and researcher Christophe Courtin. Christophe knows everything about the chemistry of fermentation. He has been researching fermented…
Have you ever had a “WOW moment” while being in nature? What is the first step you can take to get connected to your local food scene? Can everyone start gardening? Today we kick off the year with a great conversation with Andrew Valenti ( @andrewvalenti.av ): regenerative gardener, artist, musician, and world traveler. We are going to talk about how Andrew managed to build a home gardeners…
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,…
