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Feeding the planet, energy for life. Many of you will have read or heard this slo- gan multiple times over the course of 2015. It is the theme of Expo 2015 and, from Slow Food’s perspective, no other issue could be more current, no other challenge more important than ensuring proper nourishment for people and the Earth: feeding the planet sustainably and protecting natural resources, the social and economic well-being of food producers and human health, while guarante- eing good, clean and fair food for everyone.That’s why we wanted to try to respond to this question in this latest issue of the Slow Food Almanac, tracing the stories of many important foods and the small-scale producers who, in fields, artisanal workshops and kitchens, up in mountain pastures or down amidst the ocean’s waves, are offering an alternative narrative to that of the multinationals, agroindustry and many governments and international institutions. It is thanks to their commitment and daily efforts that we can respond that the food that feeds the planet is food that has a soul, a story and a profound sense of place.Reading the Almanac, you’ll discover that there are still many of these foods around the world. You’ll discover how they are being promoted and protected, and how they are being produced and consumed consciously and with joy.