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The Slow Food movement, founded in Italy in 1986, now has over 100,000 members across more than 160 countries. This global grassroots organization champions the slow food diet, a conscious approach to eating that contrasts with the fast-paced, industrial food system.

Founded in Italy in 1986 as a protest against the arrival of a fast-food chain, the Slow Food movement has grown to include over 160 countries today. This global, grassroots effort helps define what is meant by Slow Food, championing traditional cuisine, local production, and the pleasure of eating consciously.