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.

Ljubljana Michelin star chef Christophe Pelé at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Michelin star chef Christophe Pelé at the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Andrea Petrini (left) and Michelin star chef Christophe Pelé (right) at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Andrea Petrini (left) and Michelin star chef Christophe Pelé (right) at the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Mlekarna Planika boss Anka Miklavič Lipušček, addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Mlekarna Planika boss Anka Miklavič Lipušček, addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Mlekarna Planika boss Anka Miklavič Lipušček, addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Mlekarna Planika boss Anka Miklavič Lipušček, addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Ivan Brincat, author and founder of Food and Wine Gazette, addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Ivan Brincat, author and founder of Food and Wine Gazette, addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Swiss chef Andreas Caminada addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Swiss chef Andreas Caminada addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Swiss chef Andreas Caminada addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Swiss chef Andreas Caminada addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Andrea Petrini addressing the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) head Maja Pak addresses the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) head Maja Pak addresses the European Food Summit.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) head Maja Pak addresses the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) head Maja Pak addresses the European Food Summit.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
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Ljubljana Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) head Maja Pak addresses the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Slovenian Tourism Board (STO) head Maja Pak addresses the European Food Summit.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek talking at the European Food Summit.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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