International
Slow Food is a global grassroots organisation with supporters in 150 countries around the world.
Today, we have over 100,000 members joined in local groups worldwide, as well as a network of 2,000 food communities who practice small-scale and sustainable production of quality foods
Find out more about the international movement on our Slow Food International website.
International Programs
Terra Madre
Terra Madre is an international network of over 7,000 food producers, cooks, and university educators. Every four years, network delegates come together to discuss global food sustainability issues. Visit Site.
Salone del Gusto
In October of every even-numbered year small-scale food producers from all over the world come to Turin, Italy to showcase their products to more than 150,000 people. Visitors taste presidia products and cuisines from nearly every continent and participate in taste workshops. Visit Site.
Slow Fish
First held in the Italian port city of Genoa in 2004, this biennial sustainable seafood exhibition brings together fishers, processors, researchers, government agencies and consumers to explore ways to combat the depletion of our fish stocks and enjoy seafood responsibly. Visit Site.
Cheese
Held in Bra, Italy, this biennial event is the leading international festival for artisan cheese producers. The world’s most renowned artisans, cheesemongers and shepherds come to present their cheeses to tens of thousands of visitors and host taste workshops. Visit Site.
University of Gastronomic Sciences
UNISG was founded in 2004 to bring academic strength to the field of food studies and create a new definition of gastronomy. Four programs combine humanities, science, and sensory training for a multi-experiential understanding of food production. Visit Site.
