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The birth of the Slow Food Movement

In 1986, thousands of people gathered in Rome to protest against the opening of Italy鈥檚 first McDonalds fast food restaurant. It led to the birth of the Slow Food movement.

In 1986, thousands of people gathered in the middle of Rome to protest against the opening of Italy鈥檚 first McDonalds fast food restaurant. One of the opponents to the opening of McDonalds was journalist Carlo Petrini.

Soon after, he founded a new organisation called the Slow Food Movement. Its main aim was to protect traditional foods and cooking.

He has been sharing his story with Matt Pintus.

(Photo: Carlo Petrini. Credit: Slow Food International)

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