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How to measure a country's well-being? The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition suggests that, GDP (Gross Domestic Product) apart, several different variables are implicated: above all education, welfare, political system and participation. In other words, economic parameters are not enough to depict the state of growth of a country. Beyond the economic data, people's contentment, a sustainable development at a social and environmental level have to be taken into account too.
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"The destiny of nations depends on the manner in which they feed themselves". This statement by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin suggests that the history of humankind could be viewed from a particular perspective, that is considering our food choices, beliefs and knowledge. We could wonder whether the grandeur of ancient Romans can be linked up with the time and passion they dedicated to food and banqueting and with a way of eating which lies at the bottom of the Mediterranean diet to this day. And were not its ingredients to allow the Oriental diet to spread all over the world and to encourage the social and economic growth of the Japanese, Chinese and Korean people? |
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The official launch of the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition in the United States encourages debate about food production models that are sustainable for the environment
The U.S. launch of the BCFN on October 26 was marked by a policy event co-hosted with The National Journal in Washington, D.C. The event featured remarks by Barilla's Luca Virginio; a keynote address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack; as well as a panel discussion.
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