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
Hungry for an exceptionally tasty adventure across borders? IGCAT has just announced the Top 10 Websites for Foodie Travelers 2024 so that you can be tempted to embark on a unique journey and discover fascinating food cultures! Unveiled at a gala event held on 2 February in Lappeeranta (Saimaa, European
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)
Boštjan Volk from Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021 was announced European Young Chef for 2023 on 22 November. With his dish Honey Hug, he captivated the international jury chaired by Michelin-starred chef Alexandre Gauthier, official ambassador of Hauts-de-France, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2023. Boštjan presented a dessert
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
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 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
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 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
The short film The Apocalypse of the Aegean from South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019, is the winner of the Young Chef Ambassadors category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. In this video, young chef Aikaterini Gonidaki, who represented South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 at
The short film A Year Celebrating Galway’s Gastronomy from Galway-West of Ireland, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2018, is the winner of the European Regions of Gastronomy category of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023. The video offers a look back at 2018, celebrating Galway-West of Ireland as the European
