Slow Food, the podcast

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 you: this time I experienced something completely out of the ordinary. I am talking about Hungry Eco-Cities. Hungry Eco-cities combine science, technology, and the arts, to explore how digital technologies & applications can lead in turn to reduced food waste, more sustainable value chains, eco-friendly attitudes, and more ethical food consumption. I had the chance to interview in person in Rotterdam Lija Groenewoud van Vliet, Creative Director at In4Art and co-coördinator Hungry EcoCities, as well as some of the artists involved in the project.

Host & Production: Valentina Gritti
Guests: Lija Groenewoud van Vliet (in4art), Laila Snevere (Phygital Seasoning), Jeroen Van Der Most (Vegetable Vendetta), Nicolas Rotta and InstaGreen (Re-Source Society)

Useful links: 

- Hungry Ecocities: https://starts.eu/hungryecocities/
- HEClab platform: https://heclab.eu/landing-page 

This episode is part of the podcast series "Tomorrow's Table: rethinking food as we know it" co-produced by Slow Food Youth Network and ICONS for the EU-funded CLEVERFOOD project.

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 @_greengal. We will look into how artificial intelligence and algorithms can be used in the fields of food waste reduction, but also in content creation and engagement.

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. Cleverfood is a European project aimed at fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and systemic change in the food sector. Behavix is also part of the FOOD 2030 Network.

Host & post-production: Valentina Gritti
Co-host: Lisa Grosjean (Beinfluence)
Guests: Massimiliano Carraro (Behavix), Daria Falcone (@dariaalnaturale_), Shannen Haley (@_greengal). 

This episode is part of the podcast series "Tomorrow's Table: rethinking food as we know it" co-produced by Slow Food Youth Network and ICONS for the EU-funded CLEVERFOOD project.

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. Cleverfood is a European project aimed at fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and systemic change in the food sector. Food Campus Berlin is also part of the FOOD 2030 Network.

Host & producer: Valentina Gritti
Guests: Lia Carlucci (Food Campus Berlin) and Janka Alwon (@jankalicious_)
Music: Leonardo Prieto 

More about Food Campus Berlin: https://www.foodcampus.berlin/?lang=en 
Planetary Health Diet: https://eatforum.org/eat-lancet/the-planetary-health-diet/ 
Janka's blog: https://www.jankas.blog/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jankalicious_/?hl=en

 

This episode is part of the podcast series "Tomorrow's Table: rethinking food as we know it" co-produced by Slow Food Youth Network and ICONS for the EU-funded CLEVERFOOD project.

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 cereals for 15 years and he is now coordinating the project HealthFerm (we will tell you more about this in the course of the episode). Helthferm is part of the FOOD 2030 network, under the CLEVERFOOD project. From farmers and chefs to activists and everyday eaters, CLEVERFOOD is about bringing everyone into the conversation on building a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system for the future.

Host: Valentina Gritti
Guest: Christophe Courtin

Links: 

The link to the first paper on the HealthFerm Citizen Science project: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41538-026-00725-7

The link to the HealthFerm website: www.healthferm.eu

This episode is part of the podcast series "Tomorrow's Table: rethinking food as we know it" co-produced by Slow Food Youth Network and ICONS for the EU-funded CLEVERFOOD project.
Post-production: Klets.media

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 community around him, but we will also touch upon the spiritual connection with nature and add some practical tips on how to start gardening yourself. Ready to get inspired? 

Host and producer: Valentina Gritti
Guest: Andrew Valenti
Music: Leonardo Prieto

Listen to the new podcast show of Andrew: Gardens of Earthly Delight
Find more tips on how to start gardening on Slow Food, The Podcast past episode "Green thumbs: from school gardens to your own balcony! With the Frenchie Gardener"
Find out more about the Slow Food Farms on https://www.slowfood.com/slow-food-farms/ 

A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)