Friday, May 22Friday, May 22Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, died on 22 May 2026 at the age of 76 in his hometown of Bra, Italy, after battling prostate cancer. Petrini, a journalist by profession, established Slow Food in 1986 as a direct response to the rise of fast-food culture, particularly the opening of the first McDonald’s in Italy. The movement advocated for sustainability, local cuisine, and the preservation of traditional food practices, growing into a global organization with significant influence .
Italian President Sergio Mattarella expressed "profound sorrow" over Petrini’s death, describing his passing as leaving a "great void" in both political and cultural spheres. Tributes highlighted Petrini’s role as a visionary who reshaped global attitudes toward food, emphasizing quality, environmental responsibility, and the defense of local agricultural traditions. His legacy was celebrated as a counterpoint to industrialized food systems, with Slow Food becoming a symbol of resistance against homogenization and unsustainable practices .
Petrini’s influence extended beyond Italy, including a decades-long friendship with King Charles III of England, rooted in their shared passion for natural and sustainable food. Their bond, which began in Turin over two decades ago, was framed as a meeting of minds between a monarch and a revolutionary thinker, united in their critique of fast food and industrial agriculture . His work was characterized by a commitment to "good, clean, and fair" food, principles that defined his advocacy until his retirement as Slow Food president in 2022 .
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