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Healthy eating and youth; North Brabant style!

Healthy eating and youth; North Brabant style!
14 June 2018

North Brabant, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2018, has dedicated the fourth month of its We Are Food programme to highlighting the...

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Raising awareness through gastronomy – Food On The Edge 2018

Raising awareness through gastronomy – Food On The Edge 2018
13 June 2018

As a good example of the many collaborations and initiatives emerging between former, present and future European Regions of Gastronomy, the...

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Food stories and tastes from candidates 2021

Food stories and tastes from candidates 2021
2 June 2018

Slovenia and Coimbra Region (Portugal) formally presented their candidature for the European Region of Gastronomy 2021 title by submitting their...

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European Region of Gastronomy office opened in Kuopio city!

European Region of Gastronomy office opened in Kuopio city!
1 June 2018

In an endless effort to deliver effective and high-quality programmes, the European Regions of Gastronomy are taking pioneering steps in the...

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The young ambassador of Minho’s gastronomy

The young ambassador of Minho’s gastronomy
31 May 2018

The winner of the Minho Young Chef Award to fly the flag of Minho’s gastronomy at the European Young Chef Award 2018. The cuisine from Minho...

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Consolidating visions for a better future

Consolidating visions for a better future
30 May 2018

IGCAT and the European Region of Gastronomy Platform consolidate their vision for a better future. With the aim of stimulating engaging...

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The food story of Coimbra Region

The food story of Coimbra Region
23 May 2018

The European Region of Gastronomy Platform welcomed a new candidate for the Regions of Gastronomy 2021 title. The Region of Coimbra (Portugal)...

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FOODBIZ – Co-creation and multi-stakeholder approaches for students’ employability

FOODBIZ – Co-creation and multi-stakeholder approaches for students’ employability
19 May 2018

Training the trainers has been the first, fundamental step in the implementation of the FOODBIZ project titled University and business learning...

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Galway-West of Ireland starring on national television

Galway-West of Ireland starring on national television
18 May 2018

Landscape and local producers from Galway-West of Ireland, European Region of Gastronomy 2018 were featured in Ireland’s RTÉ national television...

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IGCAT and Impacts of European Region of Gastronomy Showcased at TouRRoir 18

IGCAT and Impacts of European Region of Gastronomy Showcased at TouRRoir 18
3 May 2018

On Tuesday 24 April in NUIG’s Bailey Allen Hall, the relationship between tourism, food and culture in Galway, European Region of Gastronomy 2018...

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Catalonia’s finalist selected for the European Young Chef Award 2018

Catalonia’s finalist selected for the European Young Chef Award 2018
26 April 2018

The European Young Chef Award 2018 has its first finalist from Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016. His name is Eric Díaz, from...

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NECSTouR: Barcelona Declaration on Tourism and Cultural Heritage – Opportunities and challenges for European tourism destinations

NECSTouR: Barcelona Declaration on Tourism and Cultural Heritage – Opportunities and challenges for European tourism destinations
23 April 2018

The creation of synergies between cultural heritage and tourism for sustainable development has been the main topic of the workshop “Better Places...

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Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

FOOD FILM MENU

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Robert Oliver

Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

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Ana Roš

Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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