Life According to Nature’s Rhythm starts!

Kuopio officially opens its kick-off year as European Region of Gastronomy 2020-21 with the theme of Life According to Nature’s Rhythm. The Opening Ceremony took place on 11 September 2020 with a special focus on nature, healthy food and well-being. Kuopio’s programme aims to favour sustainable development based on cross-sectoral cooperation among local stakeholders and their active […]
Levi Devžej by Matic Borković elected overall winner of the Food Film Menu 2020

The short film Levi Devžej from Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021, was announced Overall Winner of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT in collaboration with the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform. Directed by Matic Borković (8Production), the short film tells the story of young chef Jure Dretnik, who won 2nd prize in the European Young Chef 2019 with a dish inspired by Prežihov Voranc’s book Levi Devžej, set in the […]
Home of Nordic Flavours 2020 awarded 2nd prize in the Food Film Menu 2020

The short film Home of Nordic Flavours 2020 from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been awarded 2nd prize of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT in collaboration with the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform. Produced by BERRE Kommunikasjonsbyrå (BERRE Communication Agency) and premiered at the 2020 Michelin Nordic Awards (Trondheim, February 2020), this short film […]
Mayonnaise, The Universal Sauce gets 3rd prize in the Food Film Menu 2020

The short film Mayonnaise, The Universal Sauce from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been awarded 3nd prize of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT in collaboration with the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform. Produced by the Island Council of Menorca (Consell Insular de Menorca), this short film unveils Menorca’s gastronomic secrets and narrates the origins […]
Winners of the 1st European Food Gift Challenge announced

Food and cultural uniqueness of the European Regions of Gastronomy was celebrated at the 1st European Food Gift Challenge, a competition organised by IGCAT to award local craftsmanship related to food, that took place in Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2020-2021, on 10 September. Hosted by Savonia University of Applied Sciences, the competition gathered a […]
Food Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film showcasing Food-related Visitor Experiences announced

The short film A Taste of Sant Joan from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been announced as winner of the Food-related Visitor Experiences or Food Gifts from the Regions of Gastronomy category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. Showcasing one of the strongest traditions in Menorca, the film presents […]
Food Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film connecting to the United Nations SDGs announced

The short film Table, Set Yourself from Aarhus-Central Denmark, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2017, has been announced as winner of the Food and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. Directed by young Danish filmmaker Julie Kaja Prezebe, the film is about food waste and […]
Food Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film on Environment and Food announced

The short film Making Norway Taste the Picture from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been announced as winner of the Environment and Food category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. The film highlights how the nature and landscapes of Trondheim-Trøndelag give a unique flavour to its food and tells the […]
Food Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film showing New Food Trends announced

The short film Talent & Creativity from Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016, has been announced as winner of the New Food Trends category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. Part of the short video series Catalan Cuisine – Europe’s Last Great Culinary Secret by Colman Andrews (food writer), that showcases […]
Food Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film highlighting Historical Food Routes announced

The short film Mayonnaise, The Universal Sauce from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been announced as winner of the Historical Food Routes category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. By unveiling Menorca’s gastronomic secrets, the film narrates the origins and recipe of this globally renown sauce that was named […]
Food Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film showcasing the European Young Chefs announced

The short film Levi Devžej from Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021, has been announced as winner of the European Young Chefs category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. Levi Devžej tells the story of young chef Jure Dretnik, 2nd prize in the European Young Chef 2019. Producer, director and writer, […]
Food Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film showcasing the Regions of Gastronomy announced

The short film Home of Nordic Flavours 2020 from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been announced as winner of the Regions of Gastronomy category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. Premiered at the 2020 Michelin Nordic Award (Trondheim, February 2020), this short film highlights how the city of Trondheim […]