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 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.
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IGCAT has started tracking new trends and collecting information from partners across the globe that offer in-depth...
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An international jury consisting of four international experts (members of IGCAT) having the additional experience...
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Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism were at the centre of a public seminar organised in Kuopio, European Region of...
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Kuopio officially opens its kick-off year as European Region of Gastronomy 2020-21 with the theme of Life According...
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The short film Levi Devžej from Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021, was announced Overall...
MoreHome of Nordic Flavours 2020 awarded 2nd prize in the Food Film Menu 2020
The short film Home of Nordic Flavours 2020 from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022...
MoreMayonnaise, The Universal Sauce gets 3rd prize in the Food Film Menu 2020
The short film Mayonnaise, The Universal Sauce from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been...
MoreWinners of the 1st European Food Gift Challenge announced
Food and cultural uniqueness of the European Regions of Gastronomy was celebrated at the 1st European Food Gift...
MoreEuropean Regions of Gastronomy discuss opportunities in food and well-being tourism
The 7th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting successfully kicked off with IGCAT webinar on Food, Well-being and Wellness...
MoreFood Film Menu 2020: Best Food Film showcasing Food-related Visitor Experiences announced
The short film A Taste of Sant Joan from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, has been announced as...
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