Slow Food, the podcast

A day trip to World of Coffee Brussels

What is a coffee cupping? What is the difference between green, washed and fermented coffee? Why does the same coffee taste different in Ethiopia and in Italy?  Today I

You Are What You Stream: How television, cinema and streaming platforms shape food cultures at scale. With Luca Antoniazzi

How do streaming platforms and media shape food cultures at scale? Who controls the narrative of what “good food” looks like? Is media marketing always fair when it comes

Smell This. How the food industry uses olfactory marketing to shape consumer desire, and why awareness is itself an act of resistance, with Elena Mancioppi.

What does the smell of fresh bread have to do with selling a house? Why does vanilla make things taste sweeter? And when did the food industry start using scent as a tool

How Sweet Is Too Sweet? Sugar as a political and cultural substance with Maddalena Borsato.

When did sweet become too sweet? How does sugar reflect a collective craving? And what does this reveal about contemporary food society? Today we are going to immerse ou

How is the EU dealing with Food Waste? With Zoe Caramitsou-Tzira

How is the issue of food waste seen from an EU perspective? How does the legislative work impact member states and consumers? What are tricks on how to reduce food waste

Cities that grow: framing the urban future with AI, art and nature

How can we combine science, art and technology to build a more sustainable food system? How can artificial intelligence be used in this process? Is art threatened by AI o

From influencers to AI: food in the age of algorithms

What is a practical way to implement artificial intelligence in food? Which content and engagement strategy is effective for social media algorithms? How can we avoid tha

Together is better: an innovation hub in Berlin to redesign the food environment

Today we are meeting two super inspiring women: Lia Carlucci (founder and CEO of the Food Campus Berlin) and Janka Alwon, influencer and food blogger, also Known as Janka

Why should we ferment plant-based foods? A deep-dive into food chemistry.

Can fermentation improve plant-based foods? What happens during fermentation from a food chemistry perspective? What are concrete health benefits of eating fermented food

Building a nomadic gardening community with Andrew Valenti

Have you ever had a “WOW moment” while being in nature? What is the first step you can take to get connected to your local food scene? Can everyone start gardening? Toda

Spotting food trends for 2026 with Gijsbregt Brouwer

What are some tips to spot the latest food trends? What is new in the food scene around the world? Are these trends supporting a shift towards a more sustainable food sys

Creating a better food system between high diplomacy and bottom up approaches with Pio Wennubst and Jorrit Kiewik.

Are food systems changed bottom up or top down? How do diplomacy and negotiations on a high political level work? What is an effective way to bridge practice and policy?

How can we report indigenous people’s struggles without cultural appropriation? A conversation with Gabriella Bruno and Tunda Lepore.

How can storytelling be fair? Can food become the means to tell a much bigger story? What shall we consider when talking about people from other cultures and indigenous p

Does food make us humans? An anthropological conversation with Elena Fusar Poli.

Does food make us humans? What is a balanced meal in indigenous cosmologies? Do you know what is the favourite meal of people close to you and could you recreate it? Gra

He didn’t like coffee and he now owns a coffee roastery: the story of Francesco Anastasi and Santaromero.

We all drink it, but its journey is as clear as the beverage itself: Coffee.How can we make its chain shorter? What does it look like when you start a small scale coffee

The life of a plastic-free shopper. A conversation with @dazingsoul

What does the life of a plastic-free shopper look like? Why is plastic in food so concerning? What are some tips to reduce packaging waste? Today we talk about plastics.

Can we live without a refrigerator? With Sandro Donda, Emma Lercari and Bashir Ochen.

When describing a kitchen in a western society, one of the first things you’d think of is the fridge. But can we live without refrigerators? Why should we even consider i

Who grows your food and at what cost? With Manlio Larotonda and Giulia Gianguzza

In this episode of the Slow Food podcast, we talk about modern slavery in the food chain. From exploited seasonal workers in Italy’s tomato fields to the global cacao mar

How can we make our households more Slow and sustainable? An inspirational talk with Chiara, Nico and Maca

How can we eat in a sustainable way at home? Do we need to come to compromises when we have small children? Does eating well always mean spending more money? And how can

Fermenting with the masters: tips and tricks from the Pollenzo Food Lab, Sandor Katz and Wild Mountain Dinners

How does fermentation prevent food from getting spoiled? Is fermentation always safe? What are some practical tips to start fermenting for the first time? Since April 26