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 NEWSSaimaa officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2024
Saimaa region in Finland has been officially awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2024 by the...
MoreIGCAT and Slow Food join forces to support sustainable food futures
IGCAT and Slow Food have joined forces to support the safeguard and promotion of cultural, food and biodiversity...
MoreCall open for IGCAT’s Top Websites for Foodie Travelers 2023
IGCAT launched an open call for the Top Websites for Foodie Travelers Award 2023 to acknowledge websites that offer...
MoreWinner of the European Young Chef Award 2022 announced!
Pau Sintes Juanico from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 has been announced today European Young...
MoreThe future ambassadors of regional food and cultural diversity
Finalists to the European Young Chef Award 2022 officially committed to supporting more environmentally, ethically...
MoreActivating young talent to build a better future
IGCAT experts and stakeholders in food, education, culture, agriculture, arts, hospitality, tourism and many other...
MorePublic’s Favourites of the Food Film Menu 2022 revealed
The short films Welcome to the Farm – Les Cabres d’en Peyu from Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded...
MoreHauts-de-France: 2023 is just the beginning!
The first French region to receive this important accolade, Hauts-de-France was officially handed the European...
MoreEngaging young minds for a sustainable future
IGCAT believes that enabling young people to contribute to different policy areas is an asset for sustainability and...
MoreCategory winners of the Food Film Menu 2022 announced!
A mouth-watering journey across the colours and flavours of awarded, candidate and nominated World/European Regions...
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