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.
IGCATÂ provides the Region of Gastronomy Award and is the official secretariat for the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform. Furthermore, the Institute has developed the Young Chef Award, the Local Food Gift Challenge, the Top Visitor Experience and the Food Film Menu.
IGCAT NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR IGCAT NEWSA digital gastromap for Kuopio 2020-2021
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In 2020, Trøndersk Food Festival (30 July-1 August) will take on an innovative format by scattering many different...
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National Geographic nominated Slovenia (awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2021 by IGCAT), next year’s culinary...
MoreRethinking sustainable tourism after Covid-19
With a focus on how to ensure survival of hospitality, tourism, events and culture related businesses in the...
MoreCoimbra Region celebrates National Day of Portuguese Gastronomy
Traditional recipes, local ingredients and talented chefs were highlighted on social media by Coimbra Region...
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A successful example of how to combine tradition with technological innovation, the first Online Market of PDO Wine...
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