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.

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Promoting Aseer’s food and crafts producers

Promoting Aseer’s food and crafts producers

Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 is supporting local food and crafts artisans to innovate their...

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Raising the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees

Raising the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees

IGCAT and the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association (SBA) have teamed up to raise the profile of natural honey and...

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European Young Chef Award 2023 announced

European Young Chef Award 2023 announced

IGCAT has officially announced the 7th edition of the European Young Chef Award that will take place in...

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Saimaa officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2024

Saimaa 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...

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IGCAT and Slow Food join forces to support sustainable food futures

IGCAT 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...

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Call open for IGCAT’s Top Websites for Foodie Travelers 2023

Call 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...

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Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2022 announced!

Winner 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...

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The future ambassadors of regional food and cultural diversity

The future ambassadors of regional food and cultural diversity

Finalists to the European Young Chef Award 2022 officially committed to supporting more environmentally, ethically...

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Activating young talent to build a better future

Activating young talent to build a better future

IGCAT experts and stakeholders in food, education, culture, agriculture, arts, hospitality, tourism and many other...

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Public’s Favourites of the Food Film Menu 2022 revealed

Public’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...

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