Policies and practices from the European Regions of Gastronomy that support local greener and healthier development as well as highlight the vital role of local gastronomy in sustainable growth, were the focus of this year’s round table organised by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) in
Sibiu, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019 is developing trendsetting initiatives meant to support local food producers and widen the access of citizens to local fresh products. An excellent example is Cibin Market (Sibiu’s local central market) being it the first in Romania to equip its stalls with POS to
Today’s food and environmental challenges are at the centre of Sibiu’s programme as European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019 which offers events and initiatives that stand out for their ability to raise awareness on sustainability issues. Developed in occasion of 2019 World Environment Day, celebrated every year on 5 June,
Southern Transylvania, at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, is well-known for its many attractions and popular both within Romania and abroad. One of the most noteworthy of those attractions is the beautifully restored historic city center of Sibiu. The region of the same name, which for hundreds of years was home
The exchange of knowledge and good practises is a fundamental principle and major strength of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform. Something that was very well demonstrated once again during the 16th European Region of Gastronomy Platform meeting, held on 11-13 February 2019 in Sibiu, Romania. Representatives from the European Regions
Under the theme Urban and Rural, the 1st EUREGA Interregional Knowledge Exchange visit took place in Sibiu, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019, on 11-14 February 2019. Hosted by Sibiu County Council, the meeting aimed to share knowledge, expertise and good practices among the partners that support a re-connection between
The programme for Sibiu, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 was officially launched on 21 November 2018 at the Diplomatic Club in Bucharest, where the region announced its long-term goals for local sustainable development, at the presence of President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis. The event was organised by the main stakeholders
The Bit 2018 «Your Travel exhibition» held in Milan from 10 to 12 February has been the framework for some of the European Regions of Gastronomy to meet and assess the current situation. During the session titled “A comparison among European Regions of Gastronomy” the Platform members discussed the important results achieved
Providing visibility for Europe’s lesser-known regions The 9th partner meeting of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform, organised by IGCAT and hosted by the city of Sibiu, in the Sibiu region (Romania), took place on Friday 29 September 2016 at the Complexul Naţional Muzeal ASTRA Sibiu. The meeting gathered representatives of
The European Region of Gastronomy 2019 title was recommended to be given to two bidding regions, South Aegean (Greece) and Sibiu (Romania), on Thursday 29 September 2016 at the Brukenthal Museum in Sibiu. The announcement took place prior to the 9th European Region of Gastronomy Platform Meeting. The international jury comprising of
