We are hosting the Slow Food International Council for Turkish Cuisine Week, which will be celebrated from May 21-27, 2025.

As part of the Cappadocia Gastronomy Festival, organized by our university for the fourth time this year, various events are being organized under the main theme of using good, clean, and fair food in classical Turkish cuisine. The Slow Food Cappadocia Earth Market is opening its doors with the participation of members of the Slow Food International Council.

Cappadocia Earth Market Opens!

To support the region's local producers and traditional products, protect biodiversity, and promote access to good, clean, and fair food, the Cappadocia Earth Market will open in Uçhisar on Saturday, May 24, coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology's Social Development Support Program (SOGEP) and the Ahiler Development Agency (AHİKA). It will join Slow Food's international Earth Market network.

The Slow Food Earth Markets Network is established regularly in 23 different countries worldwide, supporting nearly 2,500 producers in 105 markets. The primary goal is to protect local production, biodiversity, and cultural heritage.

The Cappadocia Earth Market is planned to be held every fortnight on Saturdays in Uçhisar. Local producers participating in the market will receive training on topics such as sustainable production, hygiene, branding, and biodiversity as part of the project.

The market aims to contribute to the local economy and support sustainable rural development by connecting regional producers directly with consumers. Click here for more information about the Cappadocia Earth Market.

Slow Food International Council Holds Annual Meeting in Turkey, Hosted by Our University

At the invitation of our university, approximately 50 members of the Slow Food International Council, coming from 23 different countries, will hold their annual meeting in Cappadocia from May 23-25. At its annual meetings, the Council will evaluate Slow Food's international strategies, upcoming agenda, and future projects.

Holding this important meeting in Turkey will provide strong motivation and momentum to the Slow Food Turkey movement, while contributing significantly to the voices of the communities under the Slow Food Turkey umbrella, fostering collaborations, and reaching a wider audience in the region. With this vision, Cappadocia University will not only host the Slow Food International Council Meeting but will also be at the center of a model collaboration that will serve as an example for Turkey in sustainable tourism and local development.

Slow Food Board Members Meet with Students, Academicians, and Stakeholders in Cappadocia for Various Seminars

Slow Food International Council President Edward Mukiibi, Board Members, the Slow Food International Council Secretary General, and representatives from Turkey will share their knowledge and experiences at seminars. The seminars, which will be held at various Cappadocia University campuses, are open to the public and can be watched live on Cappadocia University's YouTube channel.

These seminars, which will focus on food sustainability, biodiversity, agroecological agriculture, and rural development, will bring together both the local community and stakeholders working in gastronomy and sustainability with the Slow Food approach. Thus, Cappadocia will host not only the Slow Food International Council Meeting but also a broad-based information and awareness platform. Click here to access the program's highlights and content.