Global Culinary Progress celebrado en el 36º Foro Asesor de IGCAT y la 12ª Reunión General Anual
El 36º Foro Consultivo y la 12ª Asamblea General Anual de IGCAT reunieron a 42 participantes en múltiples zonas horarias. El evento unió voces globales para apoyar la diversidad alimentaria, la sostenibilidad y la cultura. Celebrado en línea, mostró los principales logros de las Regiones Mundiales de la Gastronomía premiadas y candidatas. También aprobó desarrollos […]
Kvarner receives European Region of Gastronomy 2026 Award
The International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has awarded Kvarner the prestigious title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026, recognizing the region’s exceptional commitment to local gastronomy, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism. This award highlights the values that IGCAT upholds: fostering community collaboration, promoting cultural and culinary diversity, and encouraging innovation for […]
Catalonia 2025 to shine on the international gastronomy map
Catalonia officially launched its action plan as World Region of Gastronomy 2025. With over 50 actions to be implemented across the region and internationally over the next 12 months, this exceptional programme aims to strengthen Catalonia as a world-renowned sustainable gastronomic destination. Held on 9 December 2024 at the Time Out Market in Barcelona, the […]
Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2024 announced!
Marta Minoves from Catalonia World Region of Gastronomy 2025 was announced European Young Chef for 2024 on 29 November. With her dish Fonda Tor. She impressed the international jury, chaired by Michelin-starred chef Martina Caruso, from Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025. The jury unanimously awarded this dish first prize, praising its exceptional blend […]
Skilled young chefs lead the way to sustainability
The European Young Chef Award 2024 finalists have joined past honorees as IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, committing to champion their regions’ local foods, celebrate culinary diversity, and promote sustainability. As IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, these young chefs pledge to be positive change-makers throughout their careers, proudly representing their regions’ heritage and food cultures in sustainable […]
Harghita recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2027
An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Harghita region for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2027. After reviewing the bid book: Harghita submitted on 31 May 2024, the jury visited the region, 6-11 October 2024. The aim of the visit was to […]
Food in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
IGCAT is honored to acknowledge the participation of our President, Dr. Diane Dodd, at the 13th Advisory Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Visegrád (25 – 27 September 2024), hosted by Stefano Dominioni, Executive Secretary of the European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR). Dr. Dodd shared insights from the European […]
Unveiling the winners of the Food Film Menu 2024
Crete – Sense the Authentic Taste, a short film that captures the aspirations of a young, innovative chef through the proud eyes of her mother, won the 1st Prize in IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2024 competition. The winner from Crete, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2026, was announced together with 2nd Prize, An Ode […]
Nordland joins European Region of Gastronomy Platform as candidate for the Award
In a significant step towards promoting its rich culinary heritage, Nordland officially signed a Protocol Agreement on 15 September, marking its entry as a candidate for the prestigious European Region of Gastronomy title (possibly as early as 2028). The agreement was signed by Dr. Diane Dodd, President of IGCAT (International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, […]
Saimaa 2024 successfully hosts Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting
The scenic Saimaa region, recognised as the European Region of Gastronomy 2024, recently welcomed over 30 representatives from the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT) and the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform spanning 16 different countries. During an intense week of knowledge exchange, education, and culinary exploration, the Platform meeting highlighted the […]
Crete recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026
An international jury comprising four experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd, PhD, evaluated the application of the Crete region for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After reviewing the bid book, Crete: Experience the Gastronomic Magic of Simplicity submitted on December 5, 2023, the jury visited the region from May 27-31, 2024. […]
Spotlight on Catalan gastronomy at the Bite and Mos Awards
Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025 celebrated the 2nd edition of the Bite and Mos Awards to recognise the fundamental role played by creators of food and wine digital content in promoting this type of tourism and, at the same time, value Catalonia as a leading food and wine destination on a global scale. […]
