Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Founder, Passes Away
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- Published
- May 22, 2026
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- 1:18
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- May 23, 2026
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Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, has passed away at 76. He was a visionary who championed sustainable eating and traditional cooking, starting a global movement that reached over 160 countries. Petrini, a journalist, was inspired to create the Slow Food Manifesto after protesting against the opening of the first McDonalds in Italy. Hi…
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Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, has passed away at 76. He was a visionary who championed sustainable eating and traditional cooking, starting a global movement that reached over 160 countries. Petrini, a journalist, was inspired to create the Slow Food Manifesto after protesting against the opening of the first McDonalds in Italy. His work connected people worldwide and earned him friendships with influential figures like King Charles and Pope Francis. His death leaves a si
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