Dr Diane Dodd, President of the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), delivered a keynote address at the...
MoreRegions of Gastronomy Exchange Knowledge and Innovation at InnoDays 2025 in Crete
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to highlight the valuable exchange that took place...
MoreCentral Dalmatia officially Awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2027
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has Awarded Central Dalmatia the prestigious title of European Region...
MoreWinner of the European Young Chef Award 2025 announced!
Ioannis Liapakis from Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026 was awarded European Young Chef for 2025 on 27 November. With the dish Erevinthos...
MoreYoung Chefs Champion Local Food and Sustainable Gastronomy
The European Young Chef Award 2025 finalists have joined past honorees as IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, committing to champion their regions’...
MoreInternational jury recommends Nordland for the European Region of Gastronomy 2028 title
An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of...
MoreRethinking Public Food Procurement for a Sustainable Future
The transformative potential of public food procurement to drive systemic change towards sustainability and community wellbeing took centre stage...
MoreIGCAT present at the launch of the Global Food Systems and SDGs Report at the 5ᵗʰ World Shiology Forum in Haikou, China
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is proud to have contributed to the successful launch and...
MoreUnveiling the winners of the Food Film Menu 2025!
The Food Film Menu 2025 winners were officially announced at an inspiring Award Ceremony held in Gozo, Malta, on 27 October 2025, hosted by Gozo...
MoreIGCAT advocates for food and landscape at the 14ᵗʰ Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes in Cappadocia
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism was honoured to participate in the 14ᵗʰ Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes...
MoreIGCAT Executive Board meets in Gozo and sets 2025–2030 course
IGCAT’s Executive Board met in Gozo to approve IGCAT’s 2025–2030 Roadmap: From Recognition to Measurable Impact. The plan confirms IGCAT’s...
MoreInternational Food Atlas Webinar: Exploring Food Heritage through a UNESCO-Supported Initiative
IGCAT recently hosted the “International Food Atlas” webinar, presenting an ambitious global initiative to document, safeguard, and transmit...
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