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HomeTag: Food Culture

Slow Food founder argues for good, fair, clean food

Slow Food founder argues for good, fair, clean food
14 October 2015

Carlo Petrini, the internationally lauded Italian founder of the Slow Food movement, is on a mission. He envisions a future where no one goes...

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For world-beating gastronomy with ‘mucho gusto’, head to Peru

For world-beating gastronomy with ‘mucho gusto’, head to Peru
14 October 2015

Around the globe, Peruvian cuisine is bang on trend, tantalizing international taste buds and drawing the attentions of enthusiastic foodies and...

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Support for Galway’s European Region of Gastronomy Bid

Support for Galway’s European Region of Gastronomy Bid
5 October 2015

Galway was officially announced as a candidate to become designated European Region of Gastronomy 2018 last Tuesday at a stakeholder briefing...

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UK food recycling cafes go global in fight against waste

UK food recycling cafes go global in fight against waste
5 October 2015

When former chef Adam Smith opened a small cafe in Britain’s industrial north two years ago, serving up dishes with food destined for the...

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Catalonia and Minho, present their programs for 2016 to SEDEC, COR

Catalonia and Minho, present their programs for 2016 to SEDEC, COR
22 September 2015

Minho and Catalunya launched their programs for 2016 when they will hold the title European Region of Gastronomy, at an event held for the SEDEC...

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Good Food Ireland highlight vital link between food and tourism

Good Food Ireland highlight vital link between food and tourism
8 July 2014

Employment in food and hospitality businesses has doubled during 2013, according to a joint survey by Grant Thornton and Good Food Ireland. The...

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Something fishy about this new art gallery

Something fishy about this new art gallery
22 December 2013

Daniel Tobin, Stuff Sushi, artwork and coffee aren’t usually things you see being sold in the same room. But Keiko Shimomura and Aaron Tan...

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Books offer insight into dining culture

Books offer insight into dining culture
30 November 2013

Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Spectrum You can just about taste it now. That special food may be the traditional dish Grandma used to make and now...

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Exploring culinary culture through cinema

Exploring culinary culture through cinema
30 November 2013

Debbie Kandel, The Jerusalem Post This year’s Jewish Film Festival at the Jerusalem Cinematheque will include a culinary cinema program, featuring...

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Joan Roca

Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

FOOD FILM MENU

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Robert Oliver

Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

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Ana Roš

Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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