Our lives are supported by a complex environment that spans the globe. However, 60% of the world's biodiversity has disappeared in the last 40 years, according to a 2018 World Wildlife Fund feedback. When we glance at our dinner table, this becomes much more evident. You will come to understand that this is a problem that affects every one of us directly. Among the traditional and unique native varieties of your region, there are precious ingredients that may disappear if not preserved, as they are produced by only a very few small-scale producers.
In order to highlight the existence of these items and raise awareness of the possibility that they might be extinct in a few generations, the Slow Food Ark of Taste program was started in 1996. Thousands of plant varieties, animal breeds, and traditional food products (including breads, cheeses, cured meats, and sweets) have been identified, and the risk of their extinction, as well as the importance of preserving them, have been highlighted in order to educate institutions and consumers.
In order to highlight the existence of these items and raise awareness of the possibility that they might be extinct in a few generations, the Slow Food Ark of Taste program was started in 1996. Thousands of plant varieties, animal breeds, and traditional food products (including breads, cheeses, cured meats, and sweets) have been identified, and the risk of their extinction, as well as the importance of preserving them, have been highlighted in order to educate institutions and consumers.