Turismo Food for Good: Co-Creando Sistemas Alimentarios Sostenibles en el Sector Turístico
Una nueva iniciativa global, Tourism Food for Good, la Fundación TUI Care y el Centro para la Resiliencia y el Desarrollo Sostenible (CRSD) de la Universidad de Cambridge ha lanzado una nueva iniciativa global para remodelar la forma en que se producen, obtienen y consumen los alimentos en toda la cadena de valor del turismo. […]
Manabí Premiada oficialmente como Región Mundial de la Gastronomía 2026
El Instituto Internacional de Gastronomía, Cultura, Arte y Turismo (IGCAT) ha premiado Manabí el prestigioso título de Región Mundial de la Gastronomía 2026, que reconoce el destacado compromiso de la provincia con la celebración de sus ricas tradiciones gastronómicas, su patrimonio cultural y su turismo sostenible impulsado por la comunidad. El premio se alinea con […]
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 […]
Seminario web sobre la construcción de la gastronomía regenerativa a través de sistemas alimentarios verificados
Recientemente exploramos cómo los sistemas alimentarios regenerativos y verificados pueden contribuir a construir regiones gastronómicas más resilientes y autosuficientes en el seminario web «Construyendo una gastronomía regenerativa a través de sistemas alimentarios verificados«, organizado por IGCAT en colaboración con nuestro socio, Regenerative Vanua , una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a fomentar comunidades insulares […]
Destacando el poder de Plastic Free July para impulsar un cambio sistémico
El impactante potencial de la reducción de los plásticos de un solo uso para fomentar el cambio cultural y sistémico ocupó un lugar central durante el seminario web The Power of Plastic Free July, organizado por IGCAT en colaboración con su valioso socio, Plastic Free Foundation, una organización global sin fines de lucro que trabaja […]
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 […]
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 […]
Showcasing Seeds: The Aesthetic of Diversity
Original author: Crop Trust Swiss author, landscape architect, and photographer Jonas Frei, unveils the hidden beauty of seeds through his striking photography. His work bridges art and conservation, revealing the immense diversity and potential contained within these tiny life carriers. Describing seeds as «a dormant intermediate generation,» Frei is captivated by their forms, colors, and […]
IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2024 screened at Slow Food’s Terra Madre
14 amazing food stories from across the globe have delighted an international audience at Slow Food’s Terra Madre – Salone del Gusto event in Turin, that hosted a screening of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2024 on 28 September. This outstanding collection of short films highlighting local gastronomy and food sustainability, sparked enthusiasm and interest […]
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. […]
