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 aims to empower local communities by guiding, facilitating, and supporting leaders in regions to understand the potential of their distinct food, culture, arts and sustainable tourism assets.
IGCAT provides the Region of Gastronomy Award and is the official secretariat for the European Region of Gastronomy Platform. Furthermore, the Institute has developed the European Young Chef Award the Local Food Gift Challenge, the Top Food Experiences of the Year and the Food Film Festivals project.
IGCAT NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR IGCAT NEWSTackling global challenges at regional level
Sustainability lies at the heart of the European Regions of Gastronomy development strategies. And increasingly our...
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IGCAT was invited to the 1st Asian Network of Cultural Intermediaries Forum in Taiwan, 2-3 November. The invitation...
MoreGastronomy, Creativity, Tourism
Dr. Diane Dodd (IGCAT President), Dr. Edith Szivas (IGCAT Vice-President), Francisco de Calheiros (Minho, European...
MoreCreative alignments
IGCAT’s President, Dr. Diane Dodd was fortunate to join the European Chapter for IFACCA (International...
MoreForgotten recipes and new tastes from East Lombardy
Ancient and forgotten recipes starred at the 2nd edition of the Festival della Pasticceria Tradizionale...
MoreSlovenia awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2021
Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021 officially joined the European Region of Gastronomy Platform on...
MoreCoimbra Region announced European Region of Gastronomy 2021
The European Regions of Gastronomy gathered once again in Brussels in the framework of the European Week of Regions...
MoreCreativity and cross-sectorial dialogue as key to regional growth
Cross-sectorial cooperation, citizen engagement and food innovation were among the topics discussed at the round...
MoreSpirit of the European Region of Gastronomy – Three Galway businesses awarded
Three businesses from Galway-West of Ireland, European Region of Gastronomy 2018 featured among the winners of...
MoreSouth Aegean selected finalist for 2018 European Young Chef Award
Chef Antonis Dimovasilis from Mykonos shone in the final of the local young chef competition held in Syros, Greece...
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