Saimaa Region (Finland) officially joined the European Region of Gastronomy Platform with the intention to bid for the European Region of Gastronomy 2024 title. A protocol agreement was signed between Saimaa Region and IGCAT on 30 November 2021 during the 23rd European Region of Gastronomy Platform meeting. Teija Rautiainen from
Best practices to promote local small producers and food heritage were the focus of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform field visit to Coimbra Region, held in the framework of the 23rd European Region of Gastronomy Platform meeting. Hosted by CIM Coimbra Region on 29 November 2021, representatives from the
Espen Laumann from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 has been announced European Young Chef for 2021 on 24 November. With his dish titled From Frøya to Frosta he won the hearts of the international jury chaired by Michelin-starred chef, António Loureiro. Espen presented a recipe based on a
Two films from IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2021 triumphed at the 12th Amorgos Tourism Film Festival, held on 4-9 November 2021 on the island of Amorgos (South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019). A Food and Love Story from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 and Tastes of
IGCAT congratulates expert Randie Anderson for his appointment as a member of the Chef Advisory Sub-Committee of Jamaica’s Tourism Linkages Gastronomy Network! The Gastronomy Network supports the Ministry of Tourism in developing Jamaica as a destination of choice for culinary experiences. To this end, the Chef Advisory Sub-Committee will be
Food and cultural uniqueness of the European Regions of Gastronomy was celebrated at the 2nd European Food Gift Challenge, a competition organised by IGCAT to award local craftsmanship related to food, that took place in Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021-2022, on 30 July 2021. Hosted by the
Each year at IGCAT, we commemorate sustainable gastronomy as a pillar that represents each of our areas of interest; as gastronomy is the cultural expression related to the natural and cultural diversity of the world. Today we ratify our commitment to SUSTAINABLE GASTRONOMY, which means “cuisine that takes into account
Slovenia is officially open to tourists. As one of the first countries in the world to have earned the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp, it’s also created GREEN&SAFE designation to help travelers choose the safest accommodations, tours and more. The GREEN&SAFE label is Slovenia’s commitment to responsible, safe and green tourism and
The Southern Aegean probably provides more images of Greece to the world than any place besides the Acropolis. The National Herald, in a wide-ranging conversation with George Chatzimarkos, Governor of South Aegean Region, began by asking what accounts for the world’s fascination with those little islands. George Chatzimarkos: There is
Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 was presented at FITUR as a leading destination in terms of sustainability and safety, on 20 May 2021, as reported by the online news portal Menorca.info. During her speech from the Balearic Islands’ stand, President of the Fundació Fomento del Turisme de Menorca (FFTM), Susana Mora highlighted
IGCAT experts and stakeholders in food, culture, wellness, nature and many other sectors from over 30 countries around the world took part in the webinar Spring into Recovery: resilience, recovery and raising excellence in tourism, held on 18-19 May 2021. Organised by IGCAT and hosted by the Slovenian Tourism Board,
The European Food Gift Challenge 2nd edition will take place in Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021-2022, on 23 July 2021. IGCAT’s acclaimed contest will bring together top-quality food and crafts products from the European Regions of Gastronomy, to be evaluated by an international jury of experts from IGCAT and the
After a successful first edition in 2020, IGCAT has opened a new call for submissions to the Food Film Menu 2021 competition to collect short food films that showcase awarded and candidate Regions of Gastronomy and their culinary heritage. The competition challenges directors from all over the globe to creatively
An international jury consisting of four international experts (members of IGCAT) having the additional experience of coming from already awarded European Regions of Gastronomy, have considered the application of Hauts-de-France for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2023. After reviewing the bid book Explore Our Food, Uncover Our Hearts, which
Kuopio officially opens its kick-off year as European Region of Gastronomy 2020-21 with the theme of Life According to Nature’s Rhythm. The Opening Ceremony took place on 11 September 2020 with a special focus on nature, healthy food and well-being. Kuopio’s programme aims to favour sustainable development based on cross-sectoral cooperation among
The short film Levi Devžej from Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021, was announced Overall Winner of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT in collaboration with the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform. Directed by Matic Borković (8Production), the short film tells the story of young chef Jure Dretnik, who won 2nd prize in the European Young Chef 2019 with a dish inspired by Prežihov
