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East Lombardy – 2017 partners presented “Cantina ERG” Project at the 50th Edition of Vinitaly

East Lombardy – 2017 partners presented “Cantina ERG” Project at the 50th Edition of Vinitaly
14 April 2016

During the 50th edition of Vinitaly, the world biggest wine fair, that took place from the 10th to the 13th of April in Verona, the European...

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Peruvian – Gastronomy should overcome barriers to expansion

Peruvian – Gastronomy should overcome barriers to expansion
14 April 2016

Gastronomic experts announced, at the 1st International Gastronomy Congress held by the Peruvian Society of Gastronomy (Apega), that Peruvian...

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Med Culture Capacity Development Workshops: Reinventing Partnerships

Med Culture Capacity Development Workshops: Reinventing Partnerships
14 April 2016

Med Culture, EU-funded Regional Programme, is launching another call for participation in two Peer-to-Peer (P2P) workshops addressing the theme...

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This Mapping Tool shows how accessible food is in your neighbourhood

This Mapping Tool shows how accessible food is in your neighbourhood
14 April 2016

Toronto is used to getting accolades for its hip and culturally diverse food scene. According to the magazine Conde Naste Traveler this city is...

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Food rivals energy in need for radical change

Food rivals energy in need for radical change
13 April 2016

According to top experts convened by the World Bank, a radical change in the way we produce and consume food is just as essential to the...

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European Week of Regions and Cities 2016 Master Class: 30 researchers and PhD students wanted!

European Week of Regions and Cities 2016 Master Class: 30 researchers and PhD students wanted!
12 April 2016

The European Week of Regions and Cities 2016 Master Class, organised by DG REGIO, Committee of the Regions, Regional Studies Association, ERSA and...

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Culinary Diplomacy: Chefs for Heads of State of the world to meet in Delhi

Culinary Diplomacy: Chefs for Heads of State of the world to meet in Delhi
12 April 2016

India will have its first-ever opportunity to host a general assembly of the Club des Chefs des Chefs (CCCC). The Chefs for Heads of State of the...

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Delights of Gastronomic Fusion on Display at Culinary Congress in Manila

Delights of Gastronomic Fusion on Display at Culinary Congress in Manila
12 April 2016

The three-day event titled “The Manila Galleon: East Meets West” took center stage on the second day of the Madrid Fusion Manila international...

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Greece promotes its ‘Hidden Treasures’ through European Union EDEN Project

Greece promotes its ‘Hidden Treasures’ through European Union EDEN Project
11 April 2016

Actions for the promotion of Greek destinations and sustainable tourism through the European EDEN (European Destinations of Excellence) project...

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African Cuisines: From Colonial Past to Cosmopolitan Future

African Cuisines: From Colonial Past to Cosmopolitan Future
11 April 2016

According to Fabio Parasecoli, Associate and director of Food Studies initiatives, from New School – New York city, African cuisines are striving...

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Africa Feeding Africa: New mega initiative to transform agriculture in Africa is focus on international meeting

Africa Feeding Africa: New mega initiative to transform agriculture in Africa is focus on international meeting
11 April 2016

More than 200 research and development partners and experts will meet at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – Nigeria, in...

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Korean food promotion center opens to foreign visitors

Korean food promotion center opens to foreign visitors
11 April 2016

South Korea opened a Korea Food information center named the “K-Style Hub”. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that the main goals...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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