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
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
IGCAT Expert, Wendy Barrie vividly recalls her experience as a jury member of the European Young Chef Award 2023: “It was with great pleasure that I accepted an invitation to be on the Judging Panel for the IGCAT European Young Chef 2023 last autumn, hosted by European Region of Gastronomy
An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Gozo region for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After reviewing the bid book The Island of Gozo: An Eclectic Journey submitted on 14 December 2023, the jury visited the
Sicily was officially awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2025 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) in recognition of their sustainable approach to agriculture and strong commitment to protecting local species and supporting traditional food production. The prestigious accolade was awarded by President
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)
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 An Apple, a Bee and a Tree – Čeberol’ca from Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021, is the winner of the Best Young Director category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. Nature, tradition, heritage and sustainability. All these elements have come together in this film
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,
The short film It’s All About the Taste! from Kvarner, European Region of Gastronomy candidate 2026, is the winner of the Linking Urban and Rural category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. In 30 seconds, this promotional film shows Kavrner’s basic philosophy in gastronomy, which is that indigenous, fresh
The short film Visit Via Selinuntina, Sicily, Italy from Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy candidate 2025, is the winner of the Balanced and Sustainable Tourism category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. This video shows how with its historical, natural and traditional treasures, Via Selinuntina (Sicily, Italy) is ready
The short film Harvesting Memories from Saimaa, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024, is the winner of the Educating for Our Future category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. This video invites us to step into the world of a 10-year-old Finnish girl as she takes us through her
The short film Second Chances from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, is the winner of the Innovation, Creativity and Job Opportunities category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. This video shows how, thanks to the initiative of Caritas and the former restaurant Ca n’Aguedet, Pere Pons, a
The short film Slovenia – The Land of Beekeeping and the Carniolan Honey Bee from Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021, is the winner of the Feeding the Planet category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. Bees are a source of life, since they enable the survival of
The short film Gold from the Island Kingdom from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022, is the winner of the Food and Craft Gifts category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. Rumours of several exclusive food treasures on the islands of Hitra and Frøya (Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of
