The World Regions of Gastronomy Platform is building sustainable futures
IGCAT gathered 21 representatives from 9 World and European Regions of Gastronomy (candidate and awarded) for the 26th IGCAT Platform Meeting (12-16 June) to discuss common challenges and learn from successful initiatives developed in Hauts-de-France, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2023. Best Practise visits to different local stakeholders opened up conversations on several crucial concerns […]
Kvarner joins the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform
With a view to develop a long-term strategy to secure a sustainable future based on cultural and food diversity, the Kvarner Region (Croatia) officially joined the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform and aims to present a candidacy for the European Region of Gastronomy 2026 title. A protocol agreement was signed between President of IGCAT, Diane […]
Catalonia to be awarded World Region of Gastronomy 2025
Catalonia will be officially awarded the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2025 by IGCAT, thanks to their enduring effort to build collaborations across different sectors with the aim of safeguarding and promoting local food and cultural diversity. After evaluating the bid book, Catalunya, the European Mosaic of Gastronomy, presented on 7 February 2023, a […]
Catalonia recommended for the World Region of Gastronomy 2025 title
An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Catalonia for the title World Region of Gastronomy 2025. After reviewing the bid book submitted on 31st January 2023, the jury visited the region, 8-12 May 2023. The aim of the visit was to assess the […]
Ingredients for unique experiences
Acknowledging the relationship between culture and nature, and its key role in transforming the territory in unique gastronomic experiences, was the theme of the webinar held by IGCAT Expert and CEO of NaturalWalks, Evarist March on 18 April 2023. Moderated by IGCAT Board member, Omar Valdez from UNWTO Academy, the webinar focused on Evarist March’s extensive experience as a forager, gastro-botanist and consultant […]
All set for IGCAT’s World Food Gift Challenge 2023!
IGCAT and the World Region of Gastronomy Platform are looking forward to celebrating the 4th World Food Gift Challenge, to be held on 26-29 April 2023 in Kos as an important legacy of the South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 title. The competition will gather high-quality food and food-related crafts products from eight awarded World and European […]
Submit your short stories to IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2023!
A call for submissions to IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023 competition is now open to collect short food films that showcase the culinary heritage of regions from across the globe. The competition welcomes directors from around the world to share inspiring food stories from their regions by creatively depicting local food products, recipes, food […]
Saimaa officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2024
Saimaa region in Finland has been officially awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2024 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) for their commitment to sustainably protect and promote local food and cultural uniqueness. The award ceremony was celebrated on 12 January 2023 at the TeaHouse of Wehmais, in […]
IGCAT and Slow Food join forces to support sustainable food futures
IGCAT and Slow Food have joined forces to support the safeguard and promotion of cultural, food and biodiversity. This new collaboration was formalised on 15 December at the Saudi Feast Food Festival in Riyadh, where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between President of IGCAT, Diane Dodd PhD and Director General of Slow Food, Paolo Di Croce. Thanks to the Culinary […]
UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Forum highlights talent development and waste reduction
‘Gastronomy Tourism for People and Planet: Innovate, Empower and Preserve’ was the theme as national and international experts met in Nara for the 7th UNWTO Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. Organized by UNWTO and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC), the Forum provides a platform to advance the contribution of gastronomy tourism to empower women and youth, […]
Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2022 announced!
Pau Sintes Juanico from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 has been announced today European Young Chef for 2022. With his dish Menorca-style Aubergines: Simple and Complex, he won the hearts of the international jury chaired by chef Espen Laumann, winner of the 2021 edition from the host region, Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy […]
The future ambassadors of regional food and cultural diversity
Finalists to the European Young Chef Award 2022 officially committed to supporting more environmentally, ethically, socially, culturally and economically sustainable food production and consumption practices. By signing up as IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, on 11 November 2022 the young chefs pledged to proudly and sustainably promote their regions’ food and cultural heritage throughout their future […]
