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Passing the Baton – European Region of Gastronomy 2016-2017 Hand-Over Ceremony

Passing the Baton – European Region of Gastronomy 2016-2017 Hand-Over Ceremony
25 January 2017
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Food, tourism and sustainability as drivers for regional development

Food, tourism and sustainability as drivers for regional development
25 January 2017
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The Slow Melt the first podcast covering the continuum of chocolate

The Slow Melt the first podcast covering the continuum of chocolate
23 January 2017
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The Wine Lab – Generating innovation between practice and research

The Wine Lab – Generating innovation between practice and research
18 January 2017
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Riga-Gauja – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Grand Opening

Riga-Gauja – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Grand Opening
3 January 2017
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UNESCO agree to give a formal role to civil society organisations

UNESCO agree to give a formal role to civil society organisations
15 December 2016
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Young spirituality seekers are identified as newest niche tourism group

Young spirituality seekers are identified as newest niche tourism group
13 December 2016
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European Region of Gastronomy Award endorsed by EU institutions

European Region of Gastronomy Award endorsed by EU institutions
1 December 2016
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IGCAT and East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 presented

IGCAT and East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 presented
28 November 2016
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Four provinces collaborate to attain sustainable food supply chains

Four provinces collaborate to attain sustainable food supply chains
24 November 2016
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The need to safeguard and enhance quality local food and wine products

The need to safeguard and enhance quality local food and wine products
23 November 2016
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Gastronomy and culture as niche products for youth-friendly tourism

Gastronomy and culture as niche products for youth-friendly tourism
23 November 2016
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EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARD

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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

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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.

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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