2006 - 2007 Press Releases
2005 Press Releases
November 1, 2005
Slow Food USA releases
4th Annual State-by-State Guide to American Heritage Turkey
Producers
4 Years Later, Slow Food USA Still Connecting Americans to
High Quality, Locally-Grown Birds.
September 19, 2005
SLOW FOOD USA CELEBRATES REGIONAL
/ SUSTAINABLE / ARTISANAL FOODS
On October 2, 2005, Slow Food USA will hold Urban Harvest,
its festive tribute to the farmers and food artisans who provide
New York and the surrounding region with foods that are delicious,
ecologically sustainable, and humanely produced.
February 22, 2005
ELEANOR BERTINO ELECTED TO SLOW
FOOD USA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Eleanor Bertino, noted publicist for many of the Bay Area’s
finest food establishments, was elected to the Board of Slow
Food USA in January. She is the principal of Eleanor Bertino
Public Relations, a San Francisco based firm representing
fine restaurants and artisan food producers, which she launched
in 1983.
2004 Press Releases
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
THE BETSY LYDON SLOW FOOD ARK USA
AWARD GOES TO MICHAEL PHILLIPS, ORGANIC ORCHARDIST
In celebration of the life and work of Betsy Lydon, who devoted
herself to sustaining small scale food producers by encouraging
local, seasonal eating and an appreciation for diversified
farming, the first annual "Betsy Lydon Slow Food Ark USA Award"
is to be presented tonight at the Savoy Restaurant, to Michael
Phillips, a farmer and author based in the Northern White
Mountains of New Hampshire.
AUGUST 26, 2004
SLOW FOOD LAUNCHES TERRA MADRE:
A WORLD MEETING OF FOOD COMMUNITIES
An alternative to the current industrial food production system
exists: one where food quality and variety are valued, rural
regions thrive, and links between producers and consumers
are strong.
MAY 15, 2004
SLOW FOOD USA NAMES ERIKA LESSER
AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Slow Food USA is pleased to name Erika Lesser as its new Executive
Director, effective June 1st. Erika returns to the National
Office in New York City with over four years of experience
with Slow Food.
MAY, 2004
SLOW FOOD USA'S CRAWFISH BOIL SPONSORED
BY MCILHENNY CO. AND TABASCO
Taste the terroir of Avery Island at the first ever Slow Food
USA Crawfish Boil! This afternoon event will be the largest
Slow Food USA fundraising event of the year.
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