Food Justice for All

30 Jun, 2021 | Blog

By Vincenzo Velletri Now that the weather is cold we tend to spend more time indoor; sitting in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine makes you reflect more on different issues and events of the past years. I have been reflecting on our Slow Food philosophy of...

Preservative-Free Smallgoods – Is That Possible?

08 Apr, 2021 | Blog

By Vincenzo Velletri Slow Food in Italy has started an initiative against the use of nitrites and nitrates used in making small-goods. The legislation allows the production of preservative-free small- goods however very few producers are choosing this direction. The...

Food and Health

01 Apr, 2021 | Blog

By Rosalba VelletriWe are all well aware that there is a strong relationship between food and our health, a diet of good quality food in combination with physical activity and proper lifestyle is vital for our wellbeing. It all starts with the food we choose to bring...

Why Choose Heirloom Varieties and Heritage Breeds?

01 Dec, 2020 | Blog

Article by Rico Schmidiger, Slow Food Swan Valley & Eastern Regions Committee member I recently read an article in a newspaper about a multi-storey pig farm in which up to 1300 pigs can be bred per storey. This company can produce 2 million pigs per year in a...

Black Barley

01 Oct, 2020 | Product Highlights

Recipes: https://www.slowfoodswanvalley.com.au/projects/recipes/ Northern Valleys Locavore Store Black Barley is a delicious ancient grain that is low GI and contains high amount of protein, fibre, vitamin B6 and phosphorus. It offers a nutty taste and unique...