IGCAT aims to empower local communities by raising awareness of the importance to protect and promote distinct regional food, culture, arts and natural assets as part of sustainable and balanced tourism and development strategies. This is essential to safeguard our planet, health, wellness and local economies.
IGCAT is a non-profit institute established in 2010, working with regional stakeholder consortiums in the fields of gastronomy, culture, arts and tourism. It counts on the expertise of a worldwide network of experts and works in partnership with specialised intergovernmental organisations.
IGCAT provides the European and World Region of Gastronomy Award and is the official secretariat for the World and European Regions of Gastronomy Platforms. Furthermore, the Institute has developed the European Young Chef Award, the World Food Gift Challenge, the Top Websites for Foodie Travelers Award and the Food Film Menu.
IGCAT NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR IGCAT NEWSIGCAT Endorses the UNESCO Food Atlas as an Urgent Tool to Safeguard Foodways
UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, 22–23 July 2025 IGCAT participated in a high-level international meeting co-organised by...
MoreCatalonia Celebrates Gastronomic Excellence with New Campaign
On Monday, 30 June 2025, Catalonia officially launched the campaign “Catalunya, La Millor Cuina del Món”...
MoreManabí officially Awarded World Region of Gastronomy 2026
The International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has Awarded Manabí the prestigious...
MoreIGCAT Supports Slow Food’s Call for a Radical Overhaul of EU Agrifood Trade Policy
IGCAT (International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism), proud partners of Slow Food, was present...
MoreCap Bon Becomes First African Region to Join World Region of Gastronomy Platform
In a landmark development for African and MENA countries, Cap Bon (Tunisia) has been officially welcomed as a...
MoreGlobal Culinary Progress Celebrated at IGCAT’s 36th Advisory Forum and 12th Annual General Meeting
IGCAT’s 36th Advisory Forum and 12th Annual General Meeting brought together 42 participants across multiple time...
MoreIGCAT shares strategies for stakeholder engagement and creative storytelling
How culture, heritage, and tourism can drive social innovation and sustainable development was the central focus of...
MoreCentral Dalmatia recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2027
An international jury of five esteemed experts covering different sectors (including education, primary sector...
MoreBuilding Regenerative Gastronomy through Verified Food Systems Webinar
We recently explored how regenerative, verified food systems can contribute to building more resilient and...
More29th 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...
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