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 NEWSTrondheim-Trøndelag awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2022
Trondheim-Trøndelag was officially awarded the European Region of Gastronomy 2022 title in front of a vast audience...
MoreKuopio’s gastronomy captivates Lonely Planet
Kuopio is ready to celebrate its European Region of Gastronomy 2020 title as highlighted by Lonely Planet. In the...
MoreSibiu celebrates traditional wedding menus from all over the world
In the framework of Sibiu, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019 programme, the city of Sibiu hosted the second...
MoreTourism, gastronomy and wine are inseparable in Europe
An international conference of the Iter Vitis European Cultural Route, took place in Motovun, Istria County on...
MoreMenorca’s sustainable path to support local gastronomy
An international jury comprising of four international experts (members of IGCAT) having the additional experience...
MoreMichelin Guides acknowledge Slovenia as top gastronomic destination
Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021 will be soon included in Michelin Guide collection, as...
MoreKuopio’s ANTI Festival 2020 to link art and gastronomy
Food will be the central theme of Kuopio’s ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival 2020, who for its upcoming edition...
MoreCoimbra Region leads Food Corridors project
The Intermunicipal Community of Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021 is leading the European...
MoreTrondheim-Trøndelag builds on gastronomy and sustainability
Trondheim-Trøndelag region (Norway) has been officially recommended for the European Region of Gastronomy 2022 title...
MoreKuopio hosted Local Food Gift training workshop
IGCAT’s Local Food Gift Challenge – Training the Trainers workshop took place in Kuopio, European Region of...
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