23/05/2026
Con profunda tristeza, pero con un inmenso compromiso, la Facultad de Turismo y Gastronomía de la Universidad La Salle Bajío se une a la pena que embarga al mundo por la partida del fundador del movimiento global Slow Food.
Desde el año 2016, formamos parte del movimiento y fundamos la Comunidad Académica Slow Food León, su filosofía de una alimentación buena, limpia y justa se convirtió en parte fundamental de la formación de nuestros estudiantes.
Hoy, su partida nos impacta profundamente, pero nos impulsa con mayor fuerza a mantener vivo su legado, a través las y los chefs instructores, estudiantes con el impacto de nuestros egresados en la sociedad.
Abrazo hasta el cielo. ✨
Today, in the town of Bra (Italy), Carlo Petrini passed away at the age of 76.
A visionary leader and public intellectual with a profound commitment to the common good, human relationships, and the natural world, Carlo Petrini founded Slow Food, the international Terra Madre gathering, and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo. Through these initiatives, he brought to life a global movement rooted in the values of good, clean, and fair food for all, connecting communities, farmers, food artisans, cooks, activists, and young people across the world.
“Those who sow utopia reap reality” - a phrase Carlo Petrini loved to say - encapsulates his life. He firmly believed that dreams and visions, when they are just, capable of inspiring collective participation, and pursued with conviction, are not impossible to achieve.
He combined the ability to dream with a deep sense of joy and collective purpose, paving concrete paths toward social change. His work was always rooted in collaboration with others, especially younger generations, and guided by passion, empathy, and fraternity.
His energy, his determination, and his lifelong dedication to others will remain a guiding force for the entire Slow Food movement and for all those who shared his vision.
