European Regions of Gastronomy discuss opportunities in food and well-being tourism

The 7th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting successfully kicked off with IGCAT webinar on Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism in the Regions of Gastronomy, held on 10 September 2020. During the event, awarded European Regions of Gastronomy discussed policies to support and promote excellent visitor experiences related to food and well-being. By putting the spotlight on good case examples from the regions, the debate […]

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 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 […]

Menorca awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2022

Menorca was officially awarded the European Region of Gastronomy 2022 title on 18 January 2020 in recognition of the region’s efforts to support local food and cultural diversity. President of IGCAT, Dr. Diane Dodd presented the European Region of Gastronomy certificate to local authorities stating that “Menorca is a small island but an enormous leader in sustainability. […]

Menorca’s sustainable path to support local gastronomy

An international jury comprising of four international experts (members of IGCAT) having the additional experience of coming from already awarded European Regions of Gastronomy, have recommended Menorca for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2022. After reviewing the bid book Menorca – Timeless Flavour, which had been submitted on 15 September 2019 and following a […]

Greener and Healthier Futures for the European Regions of Gastronomy

Policies and practices from the European Regions of Gastronomy that support local greener and healthier development as well as highlight the vital role of local gastronomy in sustainable growth, were the focus of this year’s round table organised by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) in Brussels, on 9 October 2019. […]

Menorca presents bid to be European Region of Gastronomy 2022

Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy candidate 2022 officially presented their bid to the public in the presence of Alin-Adrian Nica, First Vice-Chairman of the SEDEC Commission, European Committee of the Regions. Anna Ferrer opened the candidate’s bid with too delightful songs that successfully transported the audience musically from rainy Brussels to sunny Menorca. Miquel Company Pons, […]