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 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 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.

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Catalonia recommended for the World Region of Gastronomy 2025 title

Catalonia recommended for the World Region of Gastronomy 2025 title

An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD...

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Ingredients for unique experiences

Ingredients for unique experiences

Acknowledging the relationship between culture and nature, and its key role in transforming the territory in unique...

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Gozo officially joins the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform

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...

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World Food Gift Challenge 2023 awards ten products in Kos

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...

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Safeguarding biodiversity in collaboration with Slow Food

Safeguarding biodiversity in collaboration with Slow Food

In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, IGCAT ́s World Regions of Gastronomy not only have great...

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All set for IGCAT’s World Food Gift Challenge 2023!

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...

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Promoting Aseer’s food and crafts producers

Promoting Aseer’s food and crafts producers

Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 is supporting local food and crafts artisans to innovate their...

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Submit your short stories to IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2023!

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...

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Raising the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees

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...

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European Young Chef Award 2023 announced

European Young Chef Award 2023 announced

IGCAT has officially announced the 7th edition of the European Young Chef Award that will take place in...

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