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 NEWSThrilling food events and focus on sustainability in Sibiu
The European Region of Gastronomy Platform gathered to celebrate the opening of Sibiu, European Regions of...
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Engaging local stakeholders to build local networks is one of the main goals of FOODBIZ – University and business...
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University partners in the FOODBIZ project completed the first round of planned multiplier events by organising...
MoreIGCAT signs joint statement on the revision of EU’s Visa Code
IGCAT and 79 organisations from the cultural field signed a joint statement to raise attention within European...
MoreLegacy announced for North Brabant European Region of Gastronomy 2018
North Brabant, awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2018 celebrated its successful title year during a closing...
MoreAarhus to host Nordic Michelin stars
The city of Aarhus in Central Denmark Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2017 will host the launch of...
MoreGalway-West of Ireland awarded Best Economic Development Project
Galway-West of Ireland, European Region of Gastronomy 2018 has been elected Best Economic Development Project in...
MoreEUREGA launched in Galway-West of Ireland
“Food tourism – not just tourism – is essential to the makeup of the city, county and region. Food is the thing that...
MoreTackling global challenges at regional level
Sustainability lies at the heart of the European Regions of Gastronomy development strategies. And increasingly our...
MoreWinner of the European Young Chef Award 2018 announced!
With his dish Memory of my Childhood, Andreas Bjerring from Aarhus-Central Denmark, European Region of Gastronomy...
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