Sustainable Food

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A lively Italian piazza scene showcasing diverse artisanal foods and people, symbolizing the global reach and community fostered by the Slow Food movement.

Carlo Petrini's Slow Food movement reshaped food ethics

In 1986, the opening of the largest McDonald's in Rome sparked a movement that would eventually span 160 countries and challenge global food systems.

Ryo Hashimoto·June 6, 2026

A chef examining a burdock root at a Japanese market stall, highlighting the scarcity of traditional Japanese vegetables due to climate change.

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Navigating Japanese Vegetables: Scarcity and Substitutes

Last month, the wholesale price of gobo (burdock root), a foundational ingredient in many Japanese winter stews, surged by 40% in Tokyo's central markets, according to Nikkei Asia .

Aisha Abasi·May 25, 2026