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Ambassador for Aarhus/Central Denmark Region 2017, Wassim Hallal, reviews the rise of the culinary scene in Aarhus.

Ambassador for Aarhus/Central Denmark Region 2017, Wassim Hallal, reviews the rise of the culinary scene in Aarhus.
9 December 2015

Michelin star chef Wassim Hallel, ambasador for European Region of Gastronomy Aarhus/Central Denmark Region 2017, was interviewed by the Telegraph...

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Michelin Guide announce new destination: Singapore

Michelin Guide announce new destination: Singapore
2 December 2015

Gastro tourists may want to book flights to Singapore for the end of 2016. Michael Ellis, international director of the hallowed restaurant guide...

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Top scientists warn the most commonly used herbicide in the world probably causes cancer!

Top scientists warn the most commonly used herbicide in the world probably causes cancer!
11 November 2015

According to AVAAZ, Glyphosate brings in $6 billion per year and is the basis of RoundUp, the chemical cornerstone of Monsanto’s Genetically...

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Indigenous Terra Madre’s Slow Food conclave Inaugurated in Shillong

Indigenous Terra Madre’s Slow Food conclave Inaugurated in Shillong
9 November 2015

The much awaited Indigenous Terra Madre (ITM) a conclave centered on the philosophy of Slow Food, Agro biodiversity, Food Sovereignty...

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Earth markets bring organic food to your table

Earth markets bring organic food to your table
5 November 2015

Following the slow food philosophy, which aims to counter the fast-food tradition, earth markets are community-run markets that bring naturally...

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European Capital of Culture 2021: Which are the Romanian cities that are competing for this title?

European Capital of Culture 2021: Which are the Romanian cities that are competing for this title?
28 October 2015

A total of 14 Romanian cities are in the race for the European Capital of Culture 2021 title, as experts from the European Commission validated...

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Arts and culture, an alternative to grow African economies

Arts and culture, an alternative to grow African economies
28 October 2015

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) governments have been urged to shift their focus from timber, cocoa and minerals exports, and...

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Thailand makes its debut as host of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant 2016 awards in February

Thailand makes its debut as host of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant 2016 awards in February
26 October 2015

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list is published by William Reed Business Media, which also publishes The World’s 50 Best Restaurants...

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Jury will decide Limerick’s EU Capital of Culture fate

Jury will decide Limerick’s EU Capital of Culture fate
22 October 2015

Twenty copies of Limerick’s bid document for the prized European Capital of Culture 2020 designation have been submitted to the Department...

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Tourism and local culture can fuel chinese rural economy

Tourism and local culture can fuel chinese rural economy
22 October 2015

Yanqing, a national ecological demonstration base, will be one of the sites for the 2022 Winter Olympics. In the past four years, with an...

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The 11th Assembly of the European Association of Cultural Researchers (ECURES) will be held on 12 and 13th November at Poland.

The 11th Assembly of the European Association of Cultural Researchers (ECURES) will be held on 12 and 13th November at Poland.
20 October 2015

ECURES is an international association of scholars and experts specialising in cultural research. The members of the Association come from over 30...

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Grand launch of Salon Gastrónoma, Cannes

Grand launch of Salon Gastrónoma, Cannes
20 October 2015

The dazzling first edition of Salon Gastrónoma launches in Cannes on 30 October, running until 2 November. Almost 5,000 m2 of the prestigious Palm...

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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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