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HomeTag: Gastronomy

A million food stories provide a legacy for Coimbra Region

A million food stories provide a legacy for Coimbra Region
27 July 2018

A Million Food Stories of Coimbra Region (Portugal) was the title of the bid that won the hearts of an international jury of experts that...

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Green and Gastronomy – Slovenia has a winning combination

Green and Gastronomy – Slovenia has a winning combination
20 July 2018

Slovenia has been officially recommended to be awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2021 by an international jury of experts on 20...

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1 million legacy for Aarhus-Central Denmark Region 2017

1 million legacy for Aarhus-Central Denmark Region 2017
6 July 2018

Central Denmark Region has announced the allocation of 1 million euro over three years to secure the legacy of its European Region of Gastronomy...

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Savouring local tastes – 5th Gastronomic Fair of Sant Pol de Mar

Savouring local tastes – 5th Gastronomic Fair of Sant Pol de Mar
18 June 2018

No matter how tiny a place is when its gastronomy is big enough to delight the palates of the most enthusiastic foodies. The gastronomic wonders...

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Stracciatella, a delicious theatrical twist

Stracciatella, a delicious theatrical twist
18 June 2018

The commitment of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2017 to promote its gastronomic heritage took on a delicious twist at...

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Raising awareness through gastronomy – Food On The Edge 2018

Raising awareness through gastronomy – Food On The Edge 2018
13 June 2018

As a good example of the many collaborations and initiatives emerging between former, present and future European Regions of Gastronomy, the...

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Record Turnout as Thailand Hosts 4th UNWTO Global Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

Record Turnout as Thailand Hosts 4th UNWTO Global Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
4 June 2018

IGCAT Experts Jacinta Dalton, Roberta Garibaldi and Jutamas Wisansing were among the 475 delegates from 52 countries in attendance for the 4th...

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European Region of Gastronomy office opened in Kuopio city!

European Region of Gastronomy office opened in Kuopio city!
1 June 2018

In an endless effort to deliver effective and high-quality programmes, the European Regions of Gastronomy are taking pioneering steps in the...

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Consolidating visions for a better future

Consolidating visions for a better future
30 May 2018

IGCAT and the European Region of Gastronomy Platform consolidate their vision for a better future. With the aim of stimulating engaging...

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Galway-West of Ireland starring on national television

Galway-West of Ireland starring on national television
18 May 2018

Landscape and local producers from Galway-West of Ireland, European Region of Gastronomy 2018 were featured in Ireland’s RTÉ national television...

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Catalonia’s finalist selected for the European Young Chef Award 2018

Catalonia’s finalist selected for the European Young Chef Award 2018
26 April 2018

The European Young Chef Award 2018 has its first finalist from Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016. His name is Eric Díaz, from...

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South Aegean: Gastronomy knowledge transfer across generations

South Aegean: Gastronomy knowledge transfer across generations
15 March 2018

Who knows more about traditional cuisine than our elder family members? The event “Aegean mamas know best” was developed in the framework of the...

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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.

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

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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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