The Slow Food community is mourning the death of its founder and leader, Carlo Petrini, who died on 21 May, aged 76.A visionary leader and public intellectual with a profound commitment to the common good, human relationships, and the natural world, Carlo Petrini founded Slow Food, the international Terra Madre gathering, and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo.
Through these initiatives, he brought to life a global movement rooted in the values of good, clean, and fair food for all, connecting communities, farmers, food artisans, cooks, activists, and young people across the world.
If you wish to share a message honouring Carlo’s memory, you can do so here. The messages collected here will be published on our website. If you wish instead to send a private message, you can write to c.petrini@slowfood.it.
