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.
IGCAT NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR IGCAT NEWSInternational support for IGCAT’s Food Film Menu increases
IGCAT’s Food Film Menu gained further international support upon signing a new collaboration agreement with the NNLE...
MorePromoting best practises from Trondheim-Trøndelag 2022
Zero emission farms;Â the contribution of local farmers and producers to regional identity;Â opportunities to...
MoreSouth Aegean to host the World Food Gift Challenge 2023
Kos island will be the stunning background of IGCAT’s 4th World Food Gift Challenge, to be held on 26-29 April 2023...
MoreSicily officially joined the Regions of Gastronomy Platform
Strongly committed to sustainably preserve and promote its food and cultural diversity, Sicily (Italy) has...
MoreSaimaa recommended for European Region of Gastronomy 2024 title
An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD...
MoreAseer to be awarded World Region of Gastronomy 2024
The Aseer region (Saudi Arabia) will be officially awarded the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2024 by IGCAT...
MoreNEMOS – Sustainability competences in higher education
IGCAT is a consortium partner in the Erasmus+ project NEMOS – A new educational model for acquisition of...
MoreMenorca’s Cooking Films endorse IGCAT’s Food Film Menu
The Menorca International Film Festival – Social & Sustainable joined the network of international...
MoreWorld/European Regions of Gastronomy shared best practices in Menorca
The 24th IGCAT Best Practices Platform Meeting was successfully held in Menorca, awarded European Region of...
MoreWinners of the World Food Gift Challenge 2022 awarded!
The best and most unique food and food-related gifts from candidate and awarded World and European Regions of...
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