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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An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD...
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Acknowledging the relationship between culture and nature, and its key role in transforming the territory in unique...
MoreGozo officially joins the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform
Strongly committed to sustainably preserve and promote its food and cultural diversities, Gozo officially joined the...
MoreWorld 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...
MoreSafeguarding biodiversity in collaboration with Slow Food
In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, IGCAT ́s World Regions of Gastronomy not only have great...
MoreAll 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...
MorePromoting Aseer’s food and crafts producers
Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 is supporting local food and crafts artisans to innovate their...
MoreSubmit 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...
MoreRaising 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...
MoreEuropean 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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