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SomGastronomya launch campaign
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Cataluña celebra la excelencia gastronómica con una nueva campaña

El lunes 30 de junio de 2025, Cataluña lanzó oficialmente la campaña «Catalunya, La Millor Cuina del Món» para marcar su título como Región Mundial de la Gastronomía otorgada por IGCAT. La presentación tuvo lugar en el emblemático Palau de la Música Catalana, reuniendo a más de 150 profesionales de

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Catalonia Regió Mundial de la Gastronomia a Fitur 2025
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IGCAT

Catalonia’s Gastronomic Potential shines at FITUR 2025

The prestigious title of World Region of Gastronomy 2025, awarded by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT), is set to elevate the gastronomic and tourism value of Catalonia’s diverse territories. Catalonia has already begun implementing initiatives linked to this distinction, aiming to position itself as a global reference

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Catalonia 2025 to shine on the international gastronomy map
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Fabrizia

Catalonia 2025 to shine on the international gastronomy map

Catalonia officially launched its action plan as World Region of Gastronomy 2025. With over 50 actions to be implemented across the region and internationally over the next 12 months, this exceptional programme aims to strengthen Catalonia as a world-renowned sustainable gastronomic destination. Held on 9 December 2024 at the Time

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Spotlight on Catalan gastronomy at the Bite and Mos Awards
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Fabrizia

Spotlight on Catalan gastronomy at the Bite and Mos Awards

Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025 celebrated the 2nd edition of the Bite and Mos Awards to recognise the fundamental role played by creators of food and wine digital content in promoting this type of tourism and, at the same time, value Catalonia as a leading food and wine

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About the World/European Regions of Gastronomy World/European Regions of Gastronomy, guided by IGCAT, are working together to strengthen food security through the celebration of distinctive food cultures; create employment by stimulating creativity and gastronomic innovation; nourish children and adults through culinary and cultural education; driving environmental sustainability in tourism, hospitality and agricultural sectors; supporting balance and sustainable tourism practices; highlighting and supporting expertise from within rural and urban communities, creating connections and sharing good practices; and contributing to community health and well-being. About IGCAT IGCAT aims to empower local communities by raising awareness of the importance of protecting and promoting distinct regional food, culture, arts and natural assets as part of sustainable and balanced tourism and development strategies. This is essential to safeguarding our planet, health, wellness and local economies. IGCAT is a non-profit institute established in 2012, working with regional stakeholder consortiums in the fields of gastronomy, culture, arts and tourism. It counts on the expertise of a worldwide network of experts and works in partnership with specialised intergovernmental organisations. Catalonia World Region of Gastronomy 2025 membership campaign launched
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Fabrizia

Catalonia World Region of Gastronomy 2025 membership campaign launched

Catalonia has launched an ambitious campaign to secure further endorsement for its World Region of Gastronomy 2025 title, a distinction that has already garnered considerable support from nearly 200 entities across various sectors. This initiative is poised to showcase Catalonia’s rich culinary heritage and elevate its status as a premier

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Catalonia 2025 shines at Alimentaria international fair
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Fabrizia

Catalonia 2025 shines at Alimentaria international fair

Over 25 cooking demonstrations, talks and presentations about the local culinary and gastronomic landscape took place at the Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025 main space, organised by Prodeca within Alimentaria fair in Barcelona, on 18-21 March 2024. Local producers, chefs and agri-food professionals, including young talents, took the

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Catalonia officially awarded World Region of Gastronomy 2025_Website
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Fabrizia

Catalonia officially awarded World Region of Gastronomy 2025

Catalonia was officially awarded the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2025 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) for their commitment to work across sectors to ensure a healthy, safe and resilient food future through sustainable actions. The award ceremony took place on 8 November

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The Bite i Mos Awards put the spotlight on Catalan gastronomy
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Fabrizia

The Bite i Mos Awards put the spotlight on Catalan gastronomy

Soon after being announced as World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025 by IGCAT, Catalonia strengthened its positioning on the international food map through the first edition of the Bite i Mos Awards, handed over at the National Gala of Food and Wine Tourism. Hosted on 29 June at the Teatre

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Catalonia to be awarded World Region of Gastronomy 2025
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Fabrizia

Catalonia to be awarded World Region of Gastronomy 2025

Catalonia will be officially awarded the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2025 by IGCAT, thanks to their enduring effort to build collaborations across different sectors with the aim of safeguarding and promoting local food and cultural diversity. After evaluating the bid book, Catalunya, the European Mosaic of Gastronomy, presented

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Catalonia recommended for the World Region of Gastronomy 2025 title_Website
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Fabrizia

Catalonia recommended for the World Region of Gastronomy 2025 title

An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Catalonia for the title World Region of Gastronomy 2025. After reviewing the bid book submitted on 31st January 2023, the jury visited the region, 8-12 May 2023. The aim of the

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Public's Favourites of the Food Film Menu 2022 revealed
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Fabrizia

Public’s Favourites of the Food Film Menu 2022 revealed

The short films Welcome to the Farm – Les Cabres d’en Peyu from Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016, and Let’s Go to Aseer from Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 were selected as Public’s Favourite European Film and Public’s Favourite World Film respectively in the framework of the International Food Film Menu

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Regions of Gastronomy discuss opportunities in food and well
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Fabrizia

European Regions of Gastronomy discuss opportunities in food and well-being tourism

The 7th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting successfully kicked off with IGCAT webinar on Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism in the Regions of Gastronomy, held on 10 September 2020. During the event, awarded European Regions of Gastronomy discussed policies to support and promote excellent visitor experiences related to food and well-being. By putting the spotlight on good case examples

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