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IGCAT discusses gastronomy as intangible heritage with UNESCO

IGCAT discusses gastronomy as intangible heritage with UNESCO
15 May 2014
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A new taxonomy for culture heritage

A new taxonomy for culture heritage
14 May 2014
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The rising profile of gastronomy fairs

The rising profile of gastronomy fairs
7 May 2014
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European Region of Gastronomy – Press Release

European Region of Gastronomy – Press Release
29 April 2014
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European Cultural Capital Report Volume 5 Published

European Cultural Capital Report Volume 5 Published
28 April 2014
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Participation in the EUHeritage Tour project

Participation in the EUHeritage Tour project
26 April 2014
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UNESCO congratulates IGCAT

UNESCO congratulates IGCAT
25 March 2014
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European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education adopts report on European gastronomic heritage: cultural and educational aspects

European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education adopts report on European gastronomic heritage: cultural and educational aspects
19 March 2014
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New concepts of cultural and creative tourism

New concepts of cultural and creative tourism
15 March 2014
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Gastronomy, tourism and culture converge in Berlin

Gastronomy, tourism and culture converge in Berlin
10 March 2014
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La Mataró – craft beer linked to the Maresme

La Mataró – craft beer linked to the Maresme
6 March 2014
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Third visit to Plovdiv 2019

Third visit to Plovdiv 2019
25 February 2014
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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

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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