"SLOW FOOD" in the Czech Republic

The topic of the thesis is the movement ?Slow Food?. The theoretical part describes the history, the organization and the present situation of the movement. It shows the activities of a non-profit organization which is focused on the problem of preserving local food specialities, promotion of national cuisine, slow and good quality eating, support of small producers and farmers and preservation of environment. The practical part of the thesis gives an overview of the general public knowledge about the existence of ? Slow Food? and its influence on the consumer?s choice when shopping for food