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Witness History: The birth of the Slow Food Movement

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The birth of the Slow Food Movement

30/12/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - Witness History, The birth of the Slow Food Movement

In 1986, protests against McDonalds in Rome led to an anti-fast food revolution.

In 1986, thousands of people gathered in Rome to protest against the opening of Italy’s first McDonalds fast food restaurant. It led to the birth of the Slow Food movement.

In 1986, thousands of people gathered in the middle of Rome to protest against the opening of Italy’s first McDonalds fast food restaurant. One of the opponents to the opening of McDonalds was journalist Carlo Petrini. 

Soon after, he founded a new organisation called the Slow Food Movement. Its main aim was to protect traditional foods and cooking. 

He has been sharing his story with Matt Pintus.

(Photo: Carlo Petrini. Credit: Slow Food International)

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