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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
@m_landzettel writes another must read piece for us, as she takes us through what the DEFRA secretary did (and didn’t) say at Groundswell #slowfood www.slowfood.org.uk/englanddivided
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England divided - nature on one side, agriculture on the other? Or: when DEFRA secretary Steve Reed visits Groundswell - Slow Food in the UK
When Groundswell started in 2016 it was a niche event,
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Beyond GM @beyond-gm.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Beyond GM has sent a pre-action letter to Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed, putting the government on notice that we intend to pursue a judicial review of the Genetic Technology Regulations 2025. Read more and DONATE to our @CrowdJusticeUK funder NOW. crowdjustice.com/case/stop-hi...
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Gelato Village @gelatovillage.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Best time of the year for a lunch break with a gelato, especially if it is a good, clean and fair gelato!
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
This June, it’s #TimeForLunch. Slow down, step away from your desk, and reclaim lunch as a moment of care + connection. Join us once a week to eat mindfully - with a friend, outdoors, or around the table. Share your moments & we’ll feature them every Thursday! #SlowFood
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Our latest Slow Food newsletter is out! Find out how to take Time for Lunch this June, discover our upcoming events (like Slow Cheese), meet inspiring supporters, and enter our book giveaway. mailchi.mp/slowfood.org...
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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Butterfly populations are crashing. Here are 5 ways to help them: 🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers 🌱 grow caterpillar food plants 🌼 let dandelions grow 🌳 plant a native tree 🍂 have a wild area More ways to help butterflies and other insects: bit.ly/4ae2zG1 #nature
Orange and brown gatekeeper butterfly on a bramble leaf
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Are our diets at risk? New trade deals could open the door to lower food standards - putting animal welfare, farmers, and the quality of our food at stake. www.slowfood.org.uk/2025/04/27/w...
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Why our diets soon may get much worse - Slow Food in the UK
New trade deals could open the door to lower food standards. Buying healthy, British grown and produced, non-GM food might soon get a lot harder.
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
If you're in or around Leicester, check out our wonderful supporters @gelatovillage.bsky.social Perfect as the weather starts to warm up 🌞
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Explore the promise and pitfalls of vertical farming—can hydroponic 'PFALs' truly offer sustainable food, or are they just high-tech illusions? www.slowfood.org.uk/2025/04/13/t...
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The Rise of PFALs – Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting - Slow Food in the UK
Explore the promise and pitfalls of vertical farming—can hydroponic 'PFALs' truly offer sustainable food, or are they just high-tech illusions?
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
From campaigning on food justice to celebrating community and the joy of sharing a meal — here’s what we’ve been up to this month. mailchi.mp/slowfood.org.uk/sfuk425nonmem
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Wendy Barrie @wendybarriescot.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Check out the super article on #Uradale #Shetland www.slowfood.com/blog-and-new... @slowfooduk.bsky.social @slowfoodeurope.bsky.social #ArkofTaste #flavours #mutton #yarns Farming with nature. Order some today. #SlowFoodFarms
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Uradale, a Slow Food Farm at the Viking Crossroad between the North Sea and the Atlantic - Slow Food
Uradale Farm is among the first Slow Food Farms in the UK. Located in the Shetland Islands, it is specialized in livestock farming.
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 06/04/2025
There's a strong public mandate for a ban on caged farming. It's time for the Government to act. If you're one of the 96.2% of people in the UK who disapprove make sure you've signed the petition to ban caged farming: ciwf.org.uk/SignThePetition
96.2% of the UK public disapprove of keeping pigs in tight cages where they cannot turn around for weeks
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Five years ago, we reconnected with farmers during lockdown—now, they’re facing their biggest crisis yet. Rising costs, extreme weather, labour shortages, and government cuts are pushing UK farms to the brink. Who will grow our food in the future? www.slowfood.org.uk/2025/03/20/uk-farming/
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COVID lessons not learnt: Why there is heartbreak and misery in rural England - Slow Food in the UK
UK farmers are facing a crisis—rising costs, extreme weather, labour shortages, and government cuts are pushing many to the brink. With food security at risk, who will grow our food in the future?
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Learn about small-scale, endangered produce 👇#ediblebiodiversity #arkoftaste
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 13/03/2025
"By embracing truly sustainable practices, we can ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food today while preserving our ability to produce harvests essential for everyone tomorrow." @philip-ciwf.bsky.social explains why regenerative farming is key ⬇️
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FROM WASTE TO ABUNDANCE: HOW REGENERATIVE FARMING CAN FEED THE WORLD
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Catch up on the Slow Food UK latest here: mailchi.mp/slowfood.org.uk/sfuk325nm?fbclid=IwY2xjawI3y41leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUfHEFGqJlMMkiRM4k3s9MDlvqZe2y4tQfp190wwnnQG4YIk5QuwzMg12w_aem_y_8wRfLpvAk5a8bz-66bJQ
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Join us for a celebration of sustainable seafood in London this Friday with Moshi Moshi. Singles, couples and groups welcome! Book your tickets here: tinyurl.com/mv69pxdt
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Resurgence @resurgencetrust.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Winter bookshop sale > conta.cc/4jnmZSw Our seasonal #book #sale features an inspiring collection of titles spanning regenerative learning, personal growth and environmental activism — perfect companions for moments of reflection and renewal.
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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Want to grow your own veg, but not much space? A ‘square foot’ garden could be the answer – it’s an easy way to grow lots of veggies in a small area. See our quick guide, with planting plan: bit.ly/3E0pBpe #growyourown #organic #gardening
Carrots and other green leafy vegetables growing in a small raised bed
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
From bustling wet markets to high mountain farms, Taiwan’s farmers are more than food producers—they’re the backbone of the nation’s culture, resilience, and security. Read all about it in our latest blog post. www.slowfood.org.uk/2025/01/28/taiwan-where-the-government-is-behind-farmers-all-the-way/
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Taiwan: Where the government is behind farmers all the way - Slow Food in the UK
Taiwan: Where the government is behind farmers all the way It’s 7am in Chiayi, a city with about 260,000 inhabitants, some 250km south of the capital Taipei. The farmers market stretches along the nar...
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Enjoy discovering forgotten British foods with our Ark of Taste X Lilly Hedley series. #rarefoods edible #biodiversity
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Start the year with a fresh approach! Forget the long lists of do’s and don’ts—here are 5 simple, big-picture asks that’ll make a real impact from field to fork. Your alternative ‘five a day’, if you like! #slowfood #sustainableeating
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
In our latest newsletter, we’ve laid out 5 actions you can take right now—from buying better, local food to making time for shared meals. Plus, we’re celebrating exciting Slow Food projects like Slow Fish, championing small-scale fishing communities. mailchi.mp/slowfood.org...
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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
A bumblebee can only fly for about 40 mins between feeding. These amazing pollinating insects are being hit hard by widespread habitat loss. So each nectar-rich flower you plant in a windowbox or in your garden or community green spaces could be the pit stop that saves a bee 🐝 #SaveTheBees #nature
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Updates from our brilliant supporters
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Scottish Food Guide @scottishfoodguide.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Welcome to Scottish Food Guide. My other accounts are @wendybarriescot.bsky.social & @scottishcheese.bsky.social passionately trying to make a difference for artisan producers, farmers, harvesters & chefs in the world of #Scottish food. If you love food you'll love this @slowfooduk.bsky.social
Orkney produceWendy at Monachyle Mhor with Donald the Highland coo
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Curious about fake meat? Proud veggie Ellen Heaselgrave takes a deep dive into the environmental and health impacts of meat alternatives in our latest article. www.slowfood.org.uk/2024/12/22/f...
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The problems with ‘fake’ meat - Slow Food in the UK
By Ellen Heaselgrave As a proud vegetarian, a person preparing to take on Veganuary, and a lover of tasty, easy meals, I eat ‘fake’ meat products. Quorn meatballs and mince are weekly regulars in my ...
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Independent delicatessens, like Broad Bean, this years Slow Food England award winner, are vital in championing sustainable and ethical locally produced food. By supporting local businesses that prioritise quality and sustainability, we help nurture a better food system! broad-bean.com
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Netherton Foundry @nethertonfoundry.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Delighted to see our friends The Hungry Guy, Shropshire Salumi, Peter Cooks Bread and Broad Bean being recognised in the regional and UK Slow Food UK awards - congratulations to all the winners
Peter of Peter Cooks Bread, wearing a yellow apron and holding one of his sourdough loavesWill Macken of Shropshire Salumi with baskets of his charcuterieSteve Guy, chef aka The Hungry GuyThe frontage of broad bean deli in ludlow with Chief Bean and proprietor Ian looking out of the window, two people leaving the shop and two passers by
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
We are delighted to announce our Slow Food Award winners 2024 Slow Food UK Person of the Year Pat Thomas, Beyond GM & A Bigger Conversation Huge congratulations to all the UK winners To see all the national winners www.slowfood.org.uk/news
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
We are delighted to announce our Slow Food Award winners 2024 Environment & Biodiversity Award The Food Library, Northampton Food Product of the Year - (Sourdough) Peter Cooks Bread, Herefordshire Drink Product of the Year Fletchers Cider, Worcestershire
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
We are delighted to announce our Slow Food Award winners 2024 Retailer of the Year - Slemish Market Garden, Ballymena Producer of the Year - Shropshire Salumi, Shrewsbury Cook of the Year - Neil Forbes, Cafe St Honore, Edinburgh Newcomer Award (under two years) - Darwin Coffee, Shrewsbury
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Netherton Foundry @nethertonfoundry.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
6th-8th Dec, we will be at Toast Festive market, London AND on 7th Dec at @slowfooduk.bsky.social Fiesta at Flax Mill Shresbury - do stop by to say "Hello". Full details of both events on our website news stories www.slowfoodludlow.org.uk/whats-on/slo... www.toa.st/pages/festiv...
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Fantastic insight into the value and future of nutrient-dense foods! 🌱✨ Would you consider paying more for foods with superior nutrient density? We’d love to hear your thoughts—join the conversation below! 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZBj...
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How can UK farmers be rewarded for practices that promote nutrient density?
YouTube video by Nuffield Farming
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Greenpeace EU @greenpeace.eu · 29/11/2024
😱 #EUMercosur negotiators have reached a deal, according to @faznet.bsky.social "This is a tragic day for nature and climate, with geopolitical interests and corporate profits winning out over the wellbeing of this planet." - trade campaigner Lis Cunha 👇 www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
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EU and Mercosur negotiators reportedly reach deal on disastrous trade agreement – Greenpeace comment - Greenpeace European Unit
EU governments and relevant parliaments must have a chance to scrutinise and vote on the disastrous EU-Mercosur free trade deal
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Voting for the Slow Food Awards closes tomorrow! You only get to vote once, and as an added bonus, if you would like to be entered into our prize draw, you can win a case of Chapel Down Brut for voting, which will be delivered in time for Christmas. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
A colony of the red dwarf honeybee, Apis florea, was recently discovered in Malta, far from its native Asia. As climate change reshapes habitats, bees like Apis florea are finding new territories to thrive. Read how climate shifts are reshaping the world of bees. www.slowfood.org.uk/2024/11/25/b....
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Bees are climate migrants too - Slow Food in the UK
Bees are climate migrants too “Colony of invasive red dwarf honeybee found for first time in Europe”, read a headline in The Guardian recently. A colony of Apis florea, a honey bee native to Asia, had...
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Once nationally famous, Formby Asparagus thrived on the sandy soils of Formby’s dunes. Today, only a small portion is cultivated using traditional methods. 💚 Discover how Slow Food UK is working to preserve heritage vegetables through our Ark of Taste project! www.slowfood.com/biodiversity...
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Ark of Taste - Slow Food
What is the Ark of Taste? The Ark of Taste is the world’s largest catalog of cultural and traditional biodiversity […]
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Farmers rallied in London to raise concerns about proposed inheritance tax changes that could affect family farms, amid challenges like extreme weather, labour shortages, and evolving policies. Marianne Landzettel reports: www.slowfood.org.uk/2024/11/21/farmersprotest/
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When the weather matches the mood – farmers protest in London - Slow Food in the UK
Whitehall was awash with waxed jackets, woolly hats and flat caps and those who had chosen to come in wellies to boot certainly didn’t regret the choice. The sky over Westminster loomed lead grey, the...
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Carolyn Boyd @carolynboyd.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Delighted to have worked with @slowfooduk.bsky.social for this article and a competition to win my book Amuse Bouche in their newsletter this month... I met so many producers and farmers in France for my research who shared the same values as the Slow Food network www.slowfood.org.uk/2024/11/20/a...
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France knows where its food comes from - Slow Food in the UK
By Carolyn Boyd When in France, thousands of foods vie for your attention. Whether you’re buying it at the market, a restaurant or la fromagerie, the choice can be as overwhelming as it is pleasing. O...
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
An "accidentally rewilded" 377-acre UK farm is now home to many threatened species, including turtle doves, warblers, 11 bat species, orchids + butterflies. Such examples prove how nature can recover when we let it, and that rewilding reverses nature loss. 🌍 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘A special place’: Guardian readers’ generosity helps to save rewilded farm
Bedfordshire farm was saved through public donations after a successful £1.5m crowdfunding campaign
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
What makes a real salade niçoise? What type of cheese is officially France's stinkiest? Leading expert on French food & culture Carolyn Boyd shares the stories behind the country's most fascinating foods & ingredients, plus win a copy of her new book: www.slowfood.org.uk/2024/11/20/amuse-bouche/
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France knows where its food comes from - Slow Food in the UK
By Carolyn Boyd When in France, thousands of foods vie for your attention. Whether you’re buying it at the market, a restaurant or la fromagerie, the choice can be as overwhelming as it is pleasing. O...
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Meet Gwen !🐄🌾 She’s not just any cow—she’s helping answer one of farming’s biggest questions: Can beef and dairy be more sustainable? Watch part 1 now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=05Hz... #Rothamsteadresearch #SustainableFarming #SlowFood
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Day in the Life of a Science Cow
YouTube video by Rothamsted Research
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Catch up on all the Slow Food latest in our November newsletter: mailchi.mp/slowfood.org.uk/sfuk1024mem-8330202
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Exciting updates from Slow Food supporter, The Barrington Boar ! 🌱 A new #MarketGarden is in the works to supply their kitchen with home-grown produce. They’re also planning a community plot to support #gardentherapy sessions💚 Crowdfunding launches this November! 🙌
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
While you're here, take part in the Slow Food Awards! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Slow Food UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
We've hopped on the Bluesky bandwagon! Read all about the UK Slow Food movement here: www.slowfood.org.uk
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