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Many of the food products sold at farmers’ markets are from artisan producers who are members of the Slow Food movement, which was started by Italian philosopher Carlo Petrini. He wanted to educate people about the great tradition of artisan food production that still thrives in the Italian countryside. Petrini saw young Italians queuing outside a notorious fast-food burger joint and it occurred to him if people knew about great artisan food, if they tasted the difference, they might just choose to eat it instead.

By celebrating and promoting artisan produce, Slow Food ensures that these delicious foods continue to be enjoyed and are not lost under an avalanche of standardisation, bureaucratic hygienics and over-commercialisation.

 Slow Food now has chapters in 40 different countries. In Ireland, it acts as a lively umbrella organisation for our artisan producers, entrepreneurs and, increasingly, for consumers who care about methods of production, traceability, quality, and who agree with the ‘buy local, fresh and seasonal’ message. Here are a few more reasons to join us at Slow Food:

 Slow Food is about taking the time to put good food first; the time to grow it, the time to prepare it, and the time to sit down with family and friends and enjoy it.

 Slow Food is the antidote to fast food. In the face of over-commercialisation and homogenisation we make people aware of the rich tradition of artisan food production.

 Slow Food promotes the awareness of artisan food production and farmers’ markets.

 Slow Food supports artisan producers who are being suffocated by overly stringent EU rules and regulations.

 Slow Food is working to educate the next generation about Irish Food and its production.

Pictured left: A stall holder takes a break in her Slow Food Ireland apron.