Sep 9 Local News WFPL News Special: Local Food in Louisville Louisville’s local food movement is supported by restaurants, farmers and city government — but could local food feed the whole city? On Tuesday at 1pm, we’ll talk with local chefs, farmers and food advocates. We’ll also take your questions. Join us with your thoughts and questions on local food in Louisville at 502-814-8255 or news@wfpl.org. By Laura Ellis Sep 9 Local News WFPL News Special: Local Food in Louisville Laura Ellis
Sep 7 Local News Slow Food International Leader Speaks About Sustainability and Southern Diets The world population is expected to reach nine billion in the next 50 years. On top of that, the growing middle class in China and other developing countries is adapting a western-style diet…the type of diet that many healthy food advocates say isn’t sustainable, not for humans and not for the environment. Slow Food International […] By Gabe Bullard Sep 7 Local News Slow Food International Leader Speaks About Sustainability and Southern Diets Gabe Bullard
Sep 6 Local News Slow Food Advocate Says Western Diets Must Change to Improve Health, Environment The head of the organization Slow Food International says Louisville has made great strides in the push for what he calls good, clean and fair food. Paolo di Croce‘s organization supports food that is locally grown, healthy and sustainable for both farmers and the environment. He says there are a number of practitioners of the […] By Gabe Bullard Sep 6 Local News Slow Food Advocate Says Western Diets Must Change to Improve Health, Environment Gabe Bullard
Sep 5 Local News Slow Food Expert Visits Louisville The executive director of Slow Food International will be in Louisville Monday and Tuesday. Paolo di Croce is visiting several cities in the United States and Canada to meet with slow food advocates and potential supporters. His organization was founded as a response to the rise of fast food. It supports locally-grown ingredients and sustainable […] By Gabe Bullard Sep 5 Local News Slow Food Expert Visits Louisville Gabe Bullard
Jul 7 Local News Slow Food Congress Won’t Come to Louisville The Slow Food International organization will not hold its quadrennial meeting in Louisville, though the city was considered a potential host. Slow Food has decided to fold its International Congress into the similar Terra Madre event next year. Slow Food had been considering Louisville as a host city, but because of financial reasons they have […] By Dalton Main Jul 7 Local News Slow Food Congress Won’t Come to Louisville Dalton Main
May 30 Local News Chef Michel Nischan Praises Louisville Healthy food advocate Michel Nischan says Louisville’s local food economy is a benchmark in the farm to table movement. Nischan is a chef in Connecticut, but his father grew up in Kentucky. He visited Louisville last summer for the festival of faiths and says he was impressed by the city’s strong support for local food. […] By Dalton Main May 30 Local News Chef Michel Nischan Praises Louisville Dalton Main
Apr 11 Local News Slow Food International Postpones Decision Slow Food International is still considering Louisville as a host city for its international congress, however, the group has postponed their decision until the next board meeting in June. The organization works for environmentally responsible agricultural practices with a commitment to serving healthy, local food in communities. The name Slow Food comes from the group’s […] By Dalton Main Apr 11 Local News Slow Food International Postpones Decision Dalton Main
Feb 28 Local News Slow Food International Considering Louisville, Three Other Cities for Convention This year's congress would be the second ever held outside of Europe. The 2007 event was held in Mexico. All the others have been in Europe. A host city will likely be announced in March. By Gabe Bullard Feb 28 Local News Slow Food International Considering Louisville, Three Other Cities for Convention Gabe Bullard
Feb 25 Local News Louisville Being Considered For Slow Food International Congress The Slow Food International Organization is considering hosting its next international congress in Louisville. The city one of several around the world—including four American cities—being considered for the event. Slow Food International is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 to counteract the rise of fast food. The organization champions local, healthy food with a commitment to communities and the environment. By Gabe Bullard Feb 25 Local News Louisville Being Considered For Slow Food International Congress Gabe Bullard