Gastronomy as a key to local development, cross-sectoral collaboration, engaging local communities, the importance of education and life-long learning to secure a sustainable future, were among the topics discussed at the 10th IGCAT Experts Meeting hosted by Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 on 22 April 2024. Organised at
In celebration of food and cultural diversity, IGCAT’s 5th World Food Gift Challenge awarded 10 unique food and food-related craft products, selected by an international jury of experts. Hosted by Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024, the competition put the international spotlight on local producers who manufacture fine, one-of-a-kind
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
Community empowerment, cultural preservation, and sustainable development were just some of the key subjects to be addressed on 25 March 2024, in a 1st meeting of African experts from the IGCAT Global Expert Network. During the meeting, renowned experts from across the African continent, including Yasmine Fofana from Côte d’Ivoire, Joyce Gyebi from
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
Aimed at rewarding the most unique food and food-related craft gifts from the World and European Regions of Gastronomy, the 5th edition of IGCAT’s World Food Gift Challenge will take place in Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024, on 25 April. Attractiveness, sustainability, connection to the region, storytelling, creativity
IGCAT has officially launched the most awaited call for submissions for the 6th International Food Film Menu. This annual competition aims to highlight sustainability themes related to food cultures across the globe, through top-notch short films and videos. Directors from around the world are encouraged to share inspiring food stories
Guadeloupe, and its islands, was proposed by Hauts-de-France, European Region of Gastronomy 2023 as the best territory from the Caribbean to be a future World Region of Gastronomy. After a first contact with the Integrated Tourism Trades and Qualifications Campus and the Valorization of Guadeloupe (CAMPUS TI-VAG), several meetings were
A new exciting chapter is opening for Aseer (Saudi Arabia) as the region prepares to celebrate its title year as World Region of Gastronomy 2024! The first to receive this accolade outside Europe, Aseer has prepared a yearly programme of events and initiatives to raise the profile of the region’s
2023 represented a resounding success for the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform that in the past year welcomed four new members applying for the 2026 title. Gozo (Malta), Kvarner (Croatia), and Crete (Greece) have recently presented their bid books for the European Region of Gastronomy 2026 Award, while Manabí (Ecuador)
Harvesting Memories, a short film sharing culinary traditions from the eyes of a child, won the 1st Prize in IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023 competition. The winner from Saimaa, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024, was announced together with 2nd Prize, Latitude Iche Route: A Journey Through the Flavors
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
Working together to empower communities through the celebration of distinctive food cultures! IGCAT launched a new video about the World Region of Gastronomy Award and Platform, and their effort to support long-term sustainable development by: building citizen pride in local products, recipes and crafts; exchanging knowledge and best practices across
The short film Catalonia Is Appetising from Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025, is the winner of the Health and Well-being category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. “It is in breaks that innovation grows. Stop, think, plan. And then produce.” This phrase by Ferran Adrià guides Maria,
Love is all around in Moldova so it wasn’t surprising that sharing endearing stories and building relationships with visitors was the topic emerging at the Industry Symposium: Emerging Resilient and Sustainable Amidst Challenges celebrated in the contest of World Tourism Day in Moldova, 27 September 2023. With a lineup of
The short film Latitude Iche Route: A Journey Through the Flavors of Manabí from Manabí, World Region of Gastronomy candidate 2026, is the winner of the World Regions of Gastronomy category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. More than a gastronomic tour, the Latitude Iche Route is a voyage
