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HomeTag: Gastronomy

UN Tourism 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition

UN Tourism 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition
20 May 2024

UN Tourism has launched the 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, organized in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center. The...

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Kvarner recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026

Kvarner recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026
17 May 2024

An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of...

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World Regions of Gastronomy build stronger connections at their 27th meeting

World Regions of Gastronomy build stronger connections at their 27th meeting
8 May 2024

14 international guests from 11 awarded and candidate regions gathered in Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 to celebrate the 27th...

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Catalonia World Region of Gastronomy 2025 membership campaign launched

Catalonia World Region of Gastronomy 2025 membership campaign launched
10 April 2024

Catalonia has launched an ambitious campaign to secure further endorsement for its World Region of Gastronomy 2025 title, a distinction that has...

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African experts from IGCAT pave the way for the 1st African World Region of Gastronomy

African experts from IGCAT pave the way for the 1st African World Region of Gastronomy
28 March 2024

Community empowerment, cultural preservation, and sustainable development were just some of the key subjects to be addressed on 25 March 2024, in...

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Submissions open to IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2024!

Submissions open to IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2024!
5 March 2024

IGCAT has officially launched the most awaited call for submissions for the 6th International Food Film Menu. This annual competition aims to...

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Hot Kitchens with Cool Chefs

Hot Kitchens with Cool Chefs
4 March 2024

IGCAT Expert, Wendy Barrie vividly recalls her experience as a jury member of the European Young Chef Award 2023: “It was with great...

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Gozo recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026

Gozo recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026
15 February 2024

An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of...

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Sicily officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2025

Sicily officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2025
16 December 2023

Sicily was officially awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2025 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and...

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A growing world movement for a sustainable food future

A growing world movement for a sustainable food future
12 December 2023

2023 represented a resounding success for the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform that in the past year welcomed four new members applying for...

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IGCAT launches new World Region of Gastronomy video

IGCAT launches new World Region of Gastronomy video
11 October 2023

Working together to empower communities through the celebration of distinctive food cultures! IGCAT launched a new video about the World Region of...

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Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film from a Young Director

Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film from a Young Director
9 October 2023

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...

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EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARD

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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.

WORLD FOOD GIFT CHALLENGE

AMBASSADOR

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.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

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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9 October 2024

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