As Terra Madre Day 2016 nears the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) would like to take the opportunity to thank Slow Food Thompson Okanagan, Slow Food Canada, Slow Food Turtle Island and Slow Food International’s continued support in sharing the story of the return our sc’win and advocating for … [Read more...]
A Buffet of Good, Clean and Fair Food Events in Toronto
By Mary Wales Slow Food Toronto has had a busy year with many enticing and delicious good, clean and fair food events. Ones that stick out in my mind are a dinner we hosted with the famed Terroni restaurant which featured a menu designed entirely on stale bread to bring attention to food waste … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2016 in pictures!
The 11th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto ended on September 26, four days after seven thousands of delegates from 143 countries, including Canada, reunited to take part in the most important international event dedicated to food and agriculture. We asked our Canadian delegates to tell us … [Read more...]
Food for Thought: Interactive Pathways and Thematic Spaces at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto
Source: slowfood.com Meat consumption, biodiversity protection, migrant cultures and indigenous peoples, plus honey, bees and beekeepers and fish, fishing and fishers… Here are the themes of the interactive pathways and thematic areas at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2016. Migrants A space … [Read more...]
Food and Politics: the Conferences and Terra Madre Forums Go Online
Source: http://www.salonedelgusto.com/en/food-and-politics-the-conferences-and-terra-madre-forums/ Eleven Conferences at the Carignano Theater, one of the most beautiful opera houses in Italy and a symbolic location in Turin, and 40 Forums of the Terra Madre Network in the rooms of Valentino Castle … [Read more...]
Terra Madre Booth fundraiser!
Next October we will take part in the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto international meeting where farmers and producers from 150 countries meet every other year in Turin, Italy. Canada will be represented by volunteer members at a booth during the event. We would like to ask for your contribution to … [Read more...]
Terra Madre 2016: Delegates have been chosen!
It's hard to believe that the next edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto (TMSdG) is just a few short months away. We've now chosen our delegates and are extremely proud of the fantastic group we've assembled. Our delegation represents our country from coast to coast to coast (!) and is full of … [Read more...]
Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2016 is online!
issued by Slow Food International The Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2016 website was presented this month: 5,000 delegates from 160 countries, over 800 exhibitors, 300 Slow Food Presidia and 500 Terra Madre food communities will take part in the most important international event dedicated to food … [Read more...]
Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2016 Steps Outside!
Official press release from Slow Food International There is great news for the international event that brings thousands of farmers and food producers from 150 countries to Turin, Italy every two years. On the 20th anniversary of the first edition of Salone del Gusto and Slow Food Italy’s 30th … [Read more...]
Reflections on Terra Madre
Amanda Koyama, Calgary convivium “Terra Madre is a way of giving a voice and a face to people engaged in producing food in their own geographical and social realities” (Carlo Petrini) I could tell you that “Terra Madre brings together those players in the food chain who together support … [Read more...]