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How to attract visitors to Europe! Joining forces to promote Europe’s rich cultural and food diversity

How to attract visitors to Europe! Joining forces to promote Europe’s rich cultural and food diversity
22 June 2017

Attracting foreign visitors to Europe is the expertise and central work of a dedicated team at the European Travel Commission (ETC). For this...

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Discussing long-term legacy and prioritising sustainability at 11th Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting

Discussing long-term legacy and prioritising sustainability at 11th Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting
19 June 2017

The Regions of Gastronomy Platform celebrated its 11th Meeting on 14-16 June 2017, following the announcement of Kuopio (Finland) as European...

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IGCAT, supporting sustainable initiatives to empower local communities!

IGCAT, supporting sustainable initiatives to empower local communities!
18 June 2017

IGCAT was one of the Cultural Sponsors of the Eat Art Fest, the 1st sustainable food and arts festival in Östersund and the region of Jämtland...

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Kuopio announced European Region of Gastronomy 2020

Kuopio announced European Region of Gastronomy 2020
16 June 2017

European Region of Gastronomy 2020 title was recommended to be given to Kuopio Region (Finland), on Wednesday 14 June 2017 at Kuopio City Hall...

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Discovering the Lakes’ Region – Jury visit to Kuopio, candidate European Region of Gastronomy 2020

Discovering the Lakes’ Region – Jury visit to Kuopio, candidate European Region of Gastronomy 2020
16 June 2017

IGCAT international experts Dr. Edith Szivas (UK) and Prof. Roberta Garibaldi (Italy), accompanied by Dr. Diane Dodd, President of IGCAT, visited...

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Food is culture – Wild at Palate: Riga-Gauja European Region of Gastronomy 2017

Food is culture – Wild at Palate: Riga-Gauja European Region of Gastronomy 2017
8 June 2017

Combining contemporary arts and sensorial methods, Riga-Gauja has developed innovative foodie concepts that are surprising and delighting both...

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Save the date! European Young Chef Award 2017

Save the date! European Young Chef Award 2017
5 June 2017

The European Young Chef Award 2017 competition is approaching! Young Chefs from the European Regions of Gastronomy will showcase their talent in a...

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Joan Roca, Ambassador for IGCAT’s Young Chef Award

Joan Roca, Ambassador for IGCAT’s Young Chef Award
5 June 2017

Celebrity chef Joan Roca is the official Ambassador for IGCAT’s Young Chef Award programme. Chef of El Celler de Can Roca, he was also...

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Small farms disappearing: cross sectorial approaches urgently needed

Small farms disappearing: cross sectorial approaches urgently needed
29 May 2017

The urgent need to address reduction in small farm holdings was one of the subjects that provoked discussion at the international meeting on Food...

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The young Aegean Gardeners start their trip to the Aegean diet and gastronomy from the island of Kos

The young Aegean Gardeners start their trip to the Aegean diet and gastronomy from the island of Kos
25 May 2017

On May 25 2017 the “Aegean Gardener” project was inaugurated  by the South Aegean Region in cooperation with the South Aegean Regional...

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Sustainable Tourism – quality instead of quantity

Sustainable Tourism – quality instead of quantity
18 May 2017

IGCAT took part in the International Conference Sustainable Tourism for development in the framework of the New Urban Agenda, held on 17-19 May...

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IGCAT at the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) Convening

IGCAT at the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) Convening
11 May 2017

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT)  took part in the Global Cultural Districts Network Convening, held...

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EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARD

AMBASSADOR

Joan Roca

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

AMBASSADOR

Robert Oliver

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

WORLD FOOD GIFT CHALLENGE

AMBASSADOR

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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