@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

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...

Best time of the year for a lunch break with a gelato, especially if it is a good, clean and fair gelato!

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

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...

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

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...

If you're in or around Leicester, check out our wonderful supporters @gelatovillage.bsky.social Perfect as the weather starts to warm up 🌞

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...

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

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

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

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/

Learn about small-scale, endangered produce 👇#ediblebiodiversity #arkoftaste

"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 ⬇️

Catch up on the Slow Food UK latest here: mailchi.mp/slowfood.org.uk/sfuk325nm?fbclid=IwY2xjawI3y41leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUfHEFGqJlMMkiRM4k3s9MDlvqZe2y4tQfp190wwnnQG4YIk5QuwzMg12w_aem_y_8wRfLpvAk5a8bz-66bJQ

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

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.

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

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/

Enjoy discovering forgotten British foods with our Ark of Taste X Lilly Hedley series. #rarefoods edible #biodiversity

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

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...

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

Updates from our brilliant supporters

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

😱 #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...

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...

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....

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...

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/

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...

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/...

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/

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

Catch up on all the Slow Food latest in our November newsletter: mailchi.mp/slowfood.org.uk/sfuk1024mem-8330202

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! 🙌

While you're here, take part in the Slow Food Awards! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We've hopped on the Bluesky bandwagon! Read all about the UK Slow Food movement here: www.slowfood.org.uk