29th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy successfully held in Sicily
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, the meeting highlighted the island’s […]
Sicily celebrates European Region of Gastronomy 2025 Title with grand Opening Ceremony and Nationwide Recognition
Sicily’s designation as European Region of Gastronomy 2025 has already generated extraordinary visibility across Italy, with over 75 media articles celebrating the region’s rich food culture and ambitious plans for the title year. Since receiving this prestigious recognition from the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), Sicily has become a national focal point […]
The European Young Chef Award 2024 to be held in Sicily 2025
IGCAT has officially announced the 8th edition of the European Young Chef Award that will be hosted in Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025, on 27-30 November 2024 at the Istituto Professionale Alberghiero IPSSEOA “Giovanni Falcone” in Giarre, Catania. Innovation on tradition and the use of local ingredients will be at the centre of […]
Sicily officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2025
Sicily was officially awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2025 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) in recognition of their sustainable approach to agriculture and strong commitment to protecting local species and supporting traditional food production. The prestigious accolade was awarded by President of IGCAT, Diane Dodd PhD on 15 […]
Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film in the Balanced and Sustainable Tourism category
The short film Visit Via Selinuntina, Sicily, Italy from Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy candidate 2025, is the winner of the Balanced and Sustainable Tourism category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. This video shows how with its historical, natural and traditional treasures, Via Selinuntina (Sicily, Italy) is ready to welcome sustainable and responsible […]
From Costa Rica to Modica for post-graduate internship at the Consortium of Chocolate of Modica
The first internship – IILA-MAECI/DGCS 2022-2023 scholarship promoted by the Italian-Latin American International Organization (IILA), with funding from the General Directorate for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs, takes place in Modica and Italian International Cooperation (DGCS/MAECI) which every year grants scholarships to citizens of the Latin American countries that are members of […]
Sicily recommended for the European Region of Gastronomy 2025 title
An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Sicily region for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2025. After reviewing the bid book submitted on 31 January 2023, the jury visited the region, 3-9 September 2023. The aim of the visit was to assess […]
Sicily officially joined the Regions of Gastronomy Platform
Strongly committed to sustainably preserve and promote its food and cultural diversity, Sicily (Italy) has officially joined the World/European Regions of Gastronomy Platform and aims to present a candidacy for the 2025 title. A protocol agreement has been signed between IGCAT and a regional committee of founding stakeholders composed of public, private, third sector and […]
Going to Expo, a Sicilian Innovation
Going to Expo is the window of ideas, projects, and people that a group of innovative companies decided to put together to promote their participation at Expo Milan 2015. The selection was promoted with a public tender by Sprint Sicily, the internationalization unit of the regional councillorship for Productive Businesses, and looked at project proposals […]
