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Rethinking Public Food Procurement for a Sustainable Future

Rethinking Public Food Procurement for a Sustainable Future
4 days ago

The transformative potential of public food procurement to drive systemic change towards sustainability and community wellbeing took centre stage...

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IGCAT present at the launch of the Global Food Systems and SDGs Report at the 5ᵗʰ World Shiology Forum in Haikou, China

IGCAT present at the launch of the Global Food Systems and SDGs Report at the 5ᵗʰ World Shiology Forum in Haikou, China
13 days ago

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is proud to have contributed to the successful launch and...

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Tourism Food for Good: Co-Creating Sustainable Food Systems in the Tourism Sector

Tourism Food for Good: Co-Creating Sustainable Food Systems in the Tourism Sector
17 days ago

A new global initiative, Tourism Food for Good, has been launched by UN Tourism, the TUI Care Foundation, and the University of Cambridge’s Centre...

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IGCAT advocates for food and landscape at the 14ᵗʰ Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes in Cappadocia

IGCAT advocates for food and landscape at the 14ᵗʰ Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes in Cappadocia
18 days ago

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism was honoured to participate in the 14ᵗʰ Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes...

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IGCAT Executive Board meets in Gozo and sets 2025–2030 course

IGCAT Executive Board meets in Gozo and sets 2025–2030 course
18 days ago

IGCAT’s Executive Board met in Gozo to approve IGCAT’s 2025–2030 Roadmap: From Recognition to Measurable Impact. The plan confirms IGCAT’s...

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2025 UNESCO framework for cultural statistics, Part II: a classification guide

2025 UNESCO framework for cultural statistics, Part II: a classification guide
14 October 2025

UNESCO has released the 2025 Framework for Cultural Statistics, Part II, introducing a comprehensive classification guide aimed at enhancing the...

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Celebrating Food Stories Across the Globe Food Film Menu 2025

Celebrating Food Stories Across the Globe Food Film Menu 2025
1 October 2025

IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2025 has officially announced its films awarded in 14 categories, showcasing a mouth-watering journey across...

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1st World Gastronomy Summit celebrated on the eve of MONDIACULT 2025

1st World Gastronomy Summit celebrated on the eve of MONDIACULT 2025
29 September 2025

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is proud to highlight that its 1st World Gastronomy Summit, hosted by...

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Recognising Food as Culture, Heritage, and Identity at IGCAT’s 1st World Gastronomy Summit

Recognising Food as Culture, Heritage, and Identity at IGCAT’s 1st World Gastronomy Summit
28 September 2025

Food at the Heart of Culture and The Cultural Value of Food were the key themes explored at the 1st World Gastronomy Summit, held at the Palau de...

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IGCAT’s 30th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy successfully hosted in Catalonia

IGCAT’s 30th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy successfully hosted in Catalonia
26 September 2025

The 30th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy took place in Catalonia, 24– 26 September 2025, gathering representatives from more...

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IGCAT’s World Gastronomy Summit joins the Extended Programme “Towards MONDIACULT 2025”

IGCAT’s World Gastronomy Summit joins the Extended Programme “Towards MONDIACULT 2025”
16 September 2025

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is proud to announce that its 1st World Gastronomy Summit, hosted by...

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IGCAT Endorses the UNESCO Food Atlas as an Urgent Tool to Safeguard Foodways

IGCAT Endorses the UNESCO Food Atlas as an Urgent Tool to Safeguard Foodways
24 July 2025

UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, 22–23 July 2025 IGCAT participated in a high-level international meeting co-organised by UNESCO and the Culinary Arts...

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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

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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

Consultant in the Agri-Food sector and former Managing Director at PRODECA, Ramon is currently part of IGCAT Executive Board.

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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Award Ceremony of Crete, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2026, Heraklion
9 October 2024

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