Slow Food works in over 160 countries to ensure everyone has access to good, clean and fair food, and Petrini’s nomination reflects that contribution.
The FAO official announcement states:
May 26, 2016, Rome – Carlo Petrini, President of Slow Food, an organization working to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions and to ensure everyone has access to good, clean and fair food, has been named FAO Special Ambassador Zero Hunger for Europe, the Organization announced today.