Welcome to Slow Food, the podcast! Where we take you on a journey through the beauty of good, clean, and fair food systems. From the coffee in your cup to the c...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: Profit over principle? The EU’s export of banned toxic pesticides
In the EU there are a whole host of pesticides that are banned for being too hazardous, either to human health or the environment or both. This means that they cannot be used here. But did you know that these are still produced on EU soil and then exported to other countries, and did you know that the food produced from those pesticides is than imported back into the EU and ends up on our plates? Let’s dive into this, join our final episode of the year with our guests:
Mathilde Dupré, co-director of the Veblen Institute
John Clarke, former director for international relations at the European Commission and former head of the EU Delegation to the World Trade Organization in Geneva
Kara Mackay, campaigns coordinator for the NGO Women on Farms Project in South Africa
Host: Natasha Foote
Post-production: Jonathan Rémy
Music: Leonardo Pietro Durantes and Jonathan Rémy
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Slow Food, the Podcast is a project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN). Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
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How can we make our end-of-the-year celebrations Slow?
How can we make our celebrations more sustainable without losing the festive vibe? What about decorations, presents, fireworks and food? And finally, shall we think about a slow lifestyle as a new year’s resolution?
We are getting closer to the end of the year and big celebrations are about to begin. In today’s episode I will hold a conversation with my colleagues from the Slow Food Youth Network office, Jorrit Kiewik and Elena Lucchiari, on how we can make our celebrations and holidays more Slow…
Host & production: Valentina Gritti
Guests: Jorrit Kiewik (Director of Slow Food Youth Network and part of the board of directors of Slow Food International), Elena Lucchiari (SFYN campaign and community coordinator).
Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes
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A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)
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Slow Food Goes Brussels: Was the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference a Success or a COP-out?
Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth, yet it's disappearing at an alarming rate—with habitats fragmented and up to a million species at risk. Agriculture is a key driver of this crisis, but is it a central focus in global biodiversity solutions?
In this episode, we delve into the recent United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, with insights from experts who were on the ground. Was there an agri-food flavor to the discussions? What were the key takeaways, and did this COP live up to its promises—or was it just for show?
Join us for a deep dive into the intersection of agriculture, biodiversity, and global policymaking, with our guests:
Edward Davey, Head of the World Resources Institute Europe's UK office
Lim Li Ching, co-chair of IPES-Food and senior researcher at Third World Network (TWN)
Hazel Healy, De Smog’s UK Editor in Chief
Host: Natasha Foote
Post-Production: Jonathan Rémy
Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes and Jonathan Rémy
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A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)
Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
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Slow Food Goes Brussels: Who Gets to Decide What Food Ends up on our Public Plates?
What choices lie behind the food we eat in our public canteens, in our schools, hospitals, retirement homes and workplaces? And how can we ensure that the healthiest, most sustainable options end up on our public plates?
In this episode, agrifood journalist Natasha Foote talks you through the world of public procurement, with the help of:
Peter Defrancheschi – Head of the ICLEI Brussels office
Renata Lukasova – Slow Food member, hospitality expert and director of food catering helping to run school canteens in the Czech Republic
Jannie Vestergaard – Slow Food member, food systems expert and food nutritionist
Thomas Waitz – Green MEP and farmer
Host: Natasha Foote
Post-Production: Jonathan Rémy
Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes and Jonathan Rémy
Follow @SlowFoodEurope on X, and join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk
A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)
Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
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SF Goes Brussels: The EU is starting a new political chapter. But what does this mean for the future of food and agriculture?
“Slow Food Goes Brussels” is back, and there’s a new voice behind the mic! Meet Natasha Foote, an agrifood journalist, ready to guide you through the hottest debates in the EU food world.
In this month’s episode, we dive into:
What’s been brewing over the summer
The big challenges EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will face in her second term
How the new shape of the European Parliament will affect future policies
The buzz around the strategic dialogue on agriculture that everyone is talking about, what it is, and how that will help form the basis of policymaking going forward
As Brussels gears up for the start of another 5-year political cycle, Slow Food Goes Brussels brings you up to speed for the fun to come over the next few months and years, with the help of:
Alan Matthews, Professor Emeritus of European Agricultural Policy at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Marta Messa, Secretary General Slow Food
Geneviève Savigny, Farmer and representative for European Coordination Via Campesina
Host: Natasha Foote
Production: Jonathan Rémy
A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)
Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
Welcome to Slow Food, the podcast! Where we take you on a journey through the beauty of good, clean, and fair food systems. From the coffee in your cup to the cacao in your chocolate, we uncover the stories of the people who make our food possible. Valentina Gritti, a lover of slow food, is your host on this journey.
Join us as we walk side-by-side with changemakers around the world who are working towards a more sustainable food system. We’ll also delve into the rich cultural knowledge of indigenous communities, opening our minds to new ways of thinking about food.
At Slow Food, we believe that everyone has a story to tell and a lesson to teach. So come along for the ride and discover the power of food to connect us all.