IGCAT aims to empower local communities by raising awareness of the importance to safeguard and promote distinct food, culture, arts and sustainable tourism assets. This is essential to balance against globalised food trends that are impacting on our planet, health and local economies.
IGCAT is a non-profit institute established in 2012, 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 Region of Gastronomy Award and is the official secretariat for the European Region of Gastronomy Platform. Furthermore, the Institute has developed the European Young Chef Award the Local Food Gift Challenge, the Top Visitor Experience and the Food Film Menu.
IGCAT NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR IGCAT NEWSKuopio hosted Local Food Gift training workshop
IGCAT’s Local Food Gift Challenge – Training the Trainers workshop took place in Kuopio, European Region of...
MoreWinner of the European Young Chef Award 2019 announced!
Eirini Giorgoudiou from South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019 has been announced today European...
MoreGastronomy, innovation and regional identity
European Young Chef Award 2019 finalists have joined their predecessors and become IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors...
MoreGastronomy and local development discussed at FOODBIZ final conference
Regional products, gastronomy, tourism, employment and local development – Links and shared value was the...
MoreGreener 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...
MoreTrondheim-Trøndelag presents bid to be European Region of Gastronomy 2022
Trondheim and the mid-Norway region Trøndelag officially presented their candidature bid to receive the title...
MoreMenorca 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...
MoreCoimbra region to enhance quality of gastronomic events
An event qualification process has started in Coimbra Region with the aim to enhance the quality of local...
MoreKuopio boosts innovation, creativity and cross-sectoral cooperation
Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-sectoral cooperation are the principles driving Kuopio, European Region of...
MoreThe successful Brew! Coimbra Craft Beer Festival
Culture and gastronomy came together in Coimbra Region to celebrate a new and alternative brewing festival: the...
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