The «Slow Food» concept as a tool for preserving gastronomic heritage and sustainable development
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https://doi.org/10.26565/2310-9513-2025-22-20Keywords:
Slow Food, gastronomic heritage, sustainable development, restaurant business, responsible consumption, healthy eating, local products, gastronomic cultureAbstract
The article is devoted to the study of the concept of "Slow Food" as one of the effective tools for preserving gastronomic heritage and implementing the principles of sustainable development in the context of globalization transformations of the modern economy. It is substantiated that the spread of fast food chains and the standardization of menus and raw materials lead to the gradual loss of local culinary identity, the depreciation of traditional gastronomic knowledge and the decline of the cultural role of food in society. In such a situation, the concept of "Slow Food" is considered as an alternative model for the development of the food and restaurant sector, aimed at restoring the value of local products, traditional cooking technologies and a conscious attitude to the consumption process. The work systematizes the ideological principles of the "Slow Food" movement, reveals its historical prerequisites and characterizes the key principles - "purity", "honesty" and "taste", which form the conceptual basis of responsible production and consumption of food products. It is proven that these principles cover not only gastronomic, but also ecological, social and ethical dimensions, ensuring the harmonization of interaction between producers, consumers and the natural environment. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the relationship between the Slow Food philosophy and the concept of healthy eating, in particular, in terms of the formation of conscious eating behavior, reducing the risks of excessive consumption, reducing food waste and improving the physical and psycho-emotional well-being of a person. It is substantiated that the integration of the Slow Food principles into the activities of modern restaurant establishments contributes to the development of short supply chains, supporting local farms, preserving traditional culinary practices and forming a unique gastronomic experience for consumers. It is shown that the implementation of this concept has a positive impact on the tourist attractiveness of regions, the formation of local gastronomic brands and increasing the socio-economic sustainability of territories. The article focuses on the peculiarities of the spread of Slow Food ideas in Ukraine, where, despite the growing interest in healthy eating, the philosophy of "slow food" and "slow life" remains insufficiently institutionalized. It is concluded that the concept of "Slow Food" has significant potential as a comprehensive tool for preserving gastronomic heritage, forming a responsible consumer culture, and implementing the principles of sustainable development in the face of modern global challenges.
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