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Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 opens in Turin
The 16th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is taking place in Turin from September 24 to 27, 2026. Inaugurated by Italian President Sergio Mattarella, the event focuses on the theme ‘Biodiversity – Be Diversity,’ emphasizing the protection of genetic multiplicity as a crucial challenge for human survival and food security.
Organized by Slow Food, the City of Turin, and the Piedmont Region, the festival features over 1,000 events spread across the city's historic center. Participants include producers, chefs, and international communities from over 120 countries. Key highlights include the presentation of the ‘Atlanti dell’Arca del Gusto,’ eighteen volumes mapping agro-alimentary biodiversity, and the ‘Ricetta 791’ initiative by Emilia-Romagna, which invites the public to vote on ingredients to create a new collective recipe.
Regional delegations, such as those from Santarcangelo featuring the ‘cipolla dell’acqua’ and Benevento showcasing Marzellina wheat, are using the platform to promote local biodiversity and traditional knowledge. The event also addresses the intersection of food, peace, and geopolitics, calling for a global alliance to protect food systems against the impacts of conflict and climate change.
Entities
Carlo Petrini · City of Turin · Leonardo Palmisano · Libreria Francavillese · Micaela De Marco · Piedmont Region · Piedmont region · Region of Piedmont · Sergio Mattarella · Slow Food · Slow Food Italia · Teatro Regio
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The event theme for 2026 is ‘Biodiversity – Be Diversity’. calabria.live · www.slowfoodtrentinoaltoadige.com · corrieredelvino.it · borghipiubelliditalia.it · www.foodmakers.it · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The 2026 event is the first Terra Madre since the passing of founder Carlo Petrini. www.slowfoodtrentinoaltoadige.com · borghipiubelliditalia.it · www.parmadaily.it · www.viaggiamo.it · www.lastampa.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The event includes the presentation of the 18 volumes of the ‘Atlanti dell’Arca del Gusto’. borghipiubelliditalia.it · www.viaggiamo.it · www.ilgusto.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The event features over 600 international and Italian producers and more than 1,500 delegates from 120 countries. www.viaggiamo.it · www.parmadaily.it
- [● 5 SOURCES] The event is organized by Slow Food, the City of Turin, and the Piedmont Region. calabria.live · www.foodmakers.it · www.ideawebtv.it · www.viaggiamo.it · www.slowfoodtrentinoaltoadige.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The 2026 edition marks the 40th anniversary of Slow Food Italia. www.slowfoodtrentinoaltoadige.com · corrieredelvino.it · borghipiubelliditalia.it · www.viaggiamo.it · www.lastampa.it
- [● 11 SOURCES] Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 is taking place in the historic center of Turin from September 24 to 27. calabria.live · www.slowfoodtrentinoaltoadige.com · borghipiubelliditalia.it · corrieredelvino.it · www.foodmakers.it · +5 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Food and food resource production have become strategic weapons, similar to energy, in ongoing wars. www.italianotizie24.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Italian President Sergio Mattarella will participate in the opening ceremony at Teatro Regio. borghipiubelliditalia.it · www.italianotizie24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Sergio Mattarella stated that food production has become a strategic weapon similar to energy in modern conflicts. www.italianotizie24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The President of the Italian Republic inaugurated the 16th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin. horecanews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Reale Mutua promoted meetings focused on wellbeing, health, nutrition, and longevity at the event. www.eroidelgusto.it