Gozo officially joins the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform
Strongly committed to sustainably preserve and promote its food and cultural diversities, Gozo 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 IGCAT President, Diane Dodd PhD and Gozo Regional Council’s President, Dr. Samuel Azzopardi in […]
World Food Gift Challenge 2023 awards ten products in Kos
Unique stories and fine craftsmanship from across the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform took the international stage at IGCAT’s 4th World Food Gift Challenge. Hosted by South Aegean – European Region of Gastronomy since 2019, on the island of Kos, the competition awarded the ten best food gifts and craft gifts related to food for […]
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 […]
Raising the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees
IGCAT and the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association (SBA) have teamed up to raise the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees in the World/European Regions of Gastronomy. The two organisations signed a collaboration agreement on 22 February 2023 to join efforts for the safeguard of biodiversity, the promotion of food education and the support to […]
European Young Chef Award 2023 announced
IGCAT has officially announced the 7th edition of the European Young Chef Award that will take place in Hauts-de-France, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2023, on 20-23 November 2023 at the Lycée hôtelier du Touquet. Under the theme Innovation on Tradition, the European Young Chef Award will gather finalists of local contests held in the […]
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 […]
Call open for IGCAT’s Top Websites for Foodie Travelers 2023
IGCAT launched an open call for the Top Websites for Foodie Travelers Award 2023 to acknowledge websites that offer unique and creative cultural and gastronomic experiences. Following a successful pilot edition in 2022 that assessed websites from the World and European Regions of Gastronomy, this year’s competition will accept submissions from across the globe. Participating […]
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 […]
Activating young talent to build a better future
IGCAT experts and stakeholders in food, education, culture, agriculture, arts, hospitality, tourism and many other sectors from the World and European Regions of Gastronomy took part in the Engaging Young Minds webinar, held on 20 October 2022 and attended by over 150 participants from 35 countries across the globe. Organised by IGCAT, the event highlighted good […]
