An international jury comprising of four international experts (members of IGCAT) having the additional experience of coming from already awarded European Regions of Gastronomy, have recommended Menorca for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2022. After reviewing the bid book Menorca – Timeless Flavour, which had been submitted on 15
With a climate changing faster than most crops can adapt and food security under threat around the world, scientists have found hope in a living museum dedicated to a staple eaten by millions daily: the humble potato. High in the Peruvian Andes, agronomists are looking to the ancestral knowledge of
Eirini Giorgoudiou from South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019 has been announced today European Young Chef for 2019. With her dish 12 Elements she won the hearts of the international jury chaired by acclaimed Greek Chef Argiro Barbarigou who is also Ambassador for South-Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy
European Young Chef Award 2019 finalists have joined their predecessors and become IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, committing to promote the local food from their region, highlighting the rich culinary diversity of Europe and contributing to saving the planet! Becoming an IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassador is a commitment going forward to
Policies and practices from the European Regions of Gastronomy that support local greener and healthier development as well as highlight the vital role of local gastronomy in sustainable growth, were the focus of this year’s round table organised by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) in
“Cultural policies today provide innovative responses in areas such as inclusion, technical and vocational education, employment, the preservation of cultural heritage and biodiversity,” Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO, Ernesto Otonne, said. Speaking to some 200 international participants gathered in Italy’s Parma for the gathering, entitled, “Culture and Food: Innovative Strategies for
Brescia is a hidden gem of a city, tucked at the foot of the Alps in northern Italy. There’s a lot going on here, with a miniature La Scala-type theatre, lots of culture, art and shopping. Most famously, Brescia has four sensational historic squares within a few minutes’ walk of
Members of the University of Michigan’s Sustainable Food Systems Initiative reviewed recent academic papers that discuss the United Nations goal of ending hunger and malnutrition worldwide by 2030. They reviewed recent papers from three areas—ecology and agricultural sciences, nutrition and public health, and political economy and policy science—that mentioned the
The first-ever World Food Safety Day, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018, will be celebrated on 7 June 2019 under the theme “Food Safety, everyone’s business”. WHO, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is pleased to facilitate Member States
Food waste, that scourge that sends more than a third of our food supply to rot and is a major contributor to climate change, seems like it should be easy to address. Waste less food, advocates cry, and you can save money! You can save time! You can save farmland and fuel, and,
Under the theme Urban and Rural, the 1st EUREGA Interregional Knowledge Exchange visit took place in Sibiu, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019, on 11-14 February 2019. Hosted by Sibiu County Council, the meeting aimed to share knowledge, expertise and good practices among the partners that support a re-connection between
Slovenia has been officially recommended to be awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2021 by an international jury of experts on 20 July 2018. The announcement took place during a press conference organised at Ljubljana Castle in front of local and national media and followed the official presentation
Central Denmark Region has announced the allocation of 1 million euro over three years to secure the legacy of its European Region of Gastronomy 2017 title. As part of the region’s Growth Plan 2016-2020, the European Region of Gastronomy programme has a strategic role in supporting regional sustainable development by strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration
The commitment of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2017 to promote its gastronomic heritage took on a delicious twist at the Stracciatelling event organised in Bergamo to celebrate the renowned stracciatella ice-cream flavour. On 17 June 2018, gastronomy and arts converged on the fascinating scenery of Piazza Vecchia, a Renaissance square located
IGCAT Experts Jacinta Dalton, Roberta Garibaldi and Jutamas Wisansing were among the 475 delegates from 52 countries in attendance for the 4th UNWTO Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Bangkok. The conference, which ran from May 30 to June 1, was attended by dozens of Thai restaurateurs, chefs, food and beverage executives
IGCAT and the European Region of Gastronomy Platform consolidate their vision for a better future. With the aim of stimulating engaging cross-cultural debate and fostering collective learning amongst the network of IGCAT experts and representatives of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform, the 5th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting took place
