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Slow Food UK and Common Agricultuiral Policy

The Common Agricultural Policy is a system of European Union agricultural subsidies and programmes. It represents 48% of the EU's budget. Slow Food’s response to the legislative proposals for the new CAP highlights the need for more focus on sustaining small-scale farmers.

We are at a very crucial point for the future for small-scale European food producers. Proposals have been made for the reform of the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy). Unfortunately the main lobbyists are large agricultural organisations and governments that are looking to block the European Commission’s push for a greener and fairer CAP.  Slow Food

Slow Food Uk Featured in the Times

Slow Food's Ark of Taste was featured in The Times' Life Style Food section this weekend.

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Cat Gazzoli at The National Restaurant Awards 2011

Slow Food UK attended the National Restaurant Awards on Monday 10^th October 2011 where CEO, Catherine Gazzoli, was a guest speaker about the Slow Food UK Chef Alliance.

Slow Food UK Chef Alliance Launch

Slow Food UK Chef Alliance in partnership with Highland Park launches today at Corrigan's Mayfair with 25 of London's top chefs.

Richard Corrigan hosts Ark of Taste lunch at Corrigan’s Mayfair

Slow Food UK Chef Alliance spokesperson Richard Corrigan cooks up an Ark of Taste Storm at Corrigan's Mayfair.  The menu featured a variety of seasonal delights, including; Red Grouse, Hampshire Watercress & Damson's pickled in Perry vinegar.

 http://www.corrigansmayfair.com/

Slow Food on Campus Hits the Headlines!

The Times covers Slow Food on Campus in 2011 Student Guide.

Slow Food students give their opinions on good food and what it means to them to be a part of Slow Food. Find it at Page 8 of the Student Guide in todays Times.

Stop. Think. Eat. Campaign launched!

Slow Food UK is launching a new campaign to encourage people to make a small change to they way they eat.

Slow Food UK is launching a new campaign to encourage people to make a small change to they way they eat. Stop. Think. Eat. encourages people to think about trying to slow down and think about where they food comes from.
To find our more see our dedicated page here and share your Stop. Think. Eat

BBC Good Food Show bursaries up for grabs!

If you're a small artisan producer who fits with our ethos then why don't you apply for a Slow Food bursary at one of the shows? Please see events page for more details. Deadline 28th August so hurry!

Campaign for Europe’s CAP

Slow Food International Launches Campaign for Europe’s Future Common Agricultural Policy

Please read the press release about the CAP campaign from the Slow Food International Press Office:
Press Release

The Slow Food Almanac 2011 is available now

We are happy to announce that the Slow Food Almanac is back. A recent addition to our movement’s publications, edition by edition it paints an increasingly effective picture of what we are doing in the world.

Read Carlo Petrini’s letter to Slow Food members and friends about the 2011 edition of the Slow Food Almanac:
“Never before has the Almanac been so rich in stories that describe who we are and what we do— arguably better than lots of theory. “Slow Food and Terra Madre are our home and our project”. In