Gastronomy could help shape society, Food Summit hears

Ljubljana, 18 March - Gastronomy could help shape society in the future, Andrea Petrini, one of the top names of the culinary world, said as he addressed the opening of the main event of the European Food Summit in Ljubljana on Monday. Meanwhile, Maja Pak, the country's top tourism official, said that Slovenia had become one of the top culinary destinations.

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Michelin star chef Christophe Pelé at the European Food Summit.
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Andrea Petrini (left) and Michelin star chef Christophe Pelé (right) at the European Food Summit.
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Mlekarna Planika boss Anka Miklavič Lipušček, addressing the European Food Summit.
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Mlekarna Planika boss Anka Miklavič Lipušček, addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ivan Brincat, author and founder of Food and Wine Gazette, addressing the European Food Summit.
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Swiss chef Andreas Caminada addressing the European Food Summit.
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Swiss chef Andreas Caminada addressing the European Food Summit.
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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) head Maja Pak addresses the European Food Summit.
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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) head Maja Pak addresses the European Food Summit.
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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) head Maja Pak addresses the European Food Summit.
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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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