The 30th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy took place in Catalonia, 24– 26 September 2025, gathering representatives from more than 30 awarded and candidate gastronomic regions, international experts, and key stakeholders committed to harnessing food as a driver for sustainability, education, and cultural exchange. Hosted by Catalonia,
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is proud to announce that its 1st World Gastronomy Summit, hosted by the Government of Catalonia, has been officially included as a side-event in the Extended Programme “Towards MONDIACULT 2025”, contributing to the objectives of the upcoming UNESCO World Conference on
Join IGCAT, Slow Food, Crop Trust, the Food Capitals by Délice Network, and many other global organisations, as well as IGCAT experts, cultural leaders, policymakers, chefs, and producers uniting behind the World Gastronomy Summit Declaration on Food at the Heart of Cultural Policy and Community Well-being. The cut-off date to
UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, 22–23 July 2025 IGCAT participated in a high-level international meeting co-organised by UNESCO and the Culinary Arts Commission of the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focused on the development of a Food Atlas. This initiative aims to serve as an indispensable repository of
On Monday, 30 June 2025, Catalonia officially launched the campaign “Catalunya, La Millor Cuina del Món” (Catalunya: The Best Cuisine in the World) to mark its title as a World Region of Gastronomy awarded by IGCAT. The launch took place at the iconic Palau de la Música Catalana, gathering over
The International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has Awarded Manabí the prestigious title of World Region of Gastronomy 2026, recognising the province’s outstanding commitment to celebrating its rich gastronomic traditions, cultural heritage, and sustainable, community-driven tourism. The award aligns with IGCAT’s core values: fostering regional collaboration, safeguarding
IGCAT (International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism), proud partners of Slow Food, was present at the online seminar held on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, to launch the new policy brief: “What’s the Deal? Making EU Agrifood Trade Work for Better Food Systems”. The policy brief from Slow Food urges the European Union
The session brought together global experts to review a restructured draft report, which now features a more concise, problem-driven layout of 10 chapters. Discussions focused on three thematic sections that map the core challenges in the global food system and a revised methodological framework underpinning the report’s analysis. The International Institute
In a landmark development for African and MENA countries, Cap Bon (Tunisia) has been officially welcomed as a candidate for the World Region of Gastronomy 2028 Award, further reinforcing IGCAT’s global commitment to diversity, cultural richness, and inclusive development through gastronomy. The announcement was formally confirmed during IGCAT’s 12th Annual
IGCAT’s 36th Advisory Forum and 12th Annual General Meeting brought together 42 participants across multiple time zones. The event united global voices to support food diversity, sustainability, and culture. Held online, it showcased major achievements from the awarded and candidate World Regions of Gastronomy. It also approved strategic developments and
How culture, heritage, and tourism can drive social innovation and sustainable development was the central focus of the 12th Training Academy on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, held in Torres Vedras, Portugal, from 11 to 13 June 2025. IGCAT was honoured to be invited to contribute to this exclusive
An international jury of five esteemed experts covering different sectors (including education, primary sector, biodiversity, culture, hospitality and tourism), accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Dr. Diane Dodd, convened to evaluate Dalmatia’s application for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2027. Following the submission of the draft bid book, Central Dalmatia
We recently explored how regenerative, verified food systems can contribute to building more resilient and self-reliant gastronomy regions in the webinar “Building Regenerative Gastronomy through Verified Food Systems“, hosted by IGCAT in collaboration with our partner, Regenerative Vanua — a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering resilient island communities (Vanuas) in the Pacific.
The 29th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy took place in Sicily in May 5-9 2025, bringing together regional representatives, cultural and food experts, and key stakeholders committed to promoting sustainable food systems, local development, and regional cooperation through gastronomy. Hosted by Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy 2025,
In celebration of food heritage and cultural identity, IGCAT’s 6th World Food Gift Challenge recognised 12 exceptional food and food-related craft products, selected by an international jury of experts. Hosted by Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025, the competition brought international recognition to artisanal producers whose unique gifts represent
In a celebratory move for Romanian gastronomy, Dobrogea has officially become a candidate for the European Region of Gastronomy 2029, following in the footsteps of Sibiu (2019), Harghita (2027) and candidate region Banat (candidate 2028). The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the 29th Platform Meeting hosted by Sicily, European
