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Central Dalmatia officially Awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2027

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has Awarded Central Dalmatia the prestigious title of European Region of Gastronomy 2027, recognising the region’s outstanding commitment to local gastronomy, cultural heritage, and sustainable, community-driven tourism. This distinction highlights the core values IGCAT promotes: fostering collaboration, celebrating culinary and cultural diversity, and

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28 November 2025
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Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2025 announced!

Ioannis Liapakis from Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026 was awarded European Young Chef for 2025 on 27 November. With the dish Erevinthos, Ioannis impressed the international jury, chaired by Xavier Pellicer – a leading figure in plant-based fine dining, from Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025.  The jury unanimously awarded this dish

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28 November 2025
Young chef ambassadors 2025
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Young Chefs Champion Local Food and Sustainable Gastronomy

The European Young Chef Award 2025 finalists have joined past honorees as IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, committing to champion their regions’ local foods, celebrate culinary diversity, and promote sustainability. As IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, these young chefs pledge to be positive change-makers throughout their careers, proudly representing their regions’ heritage and food cultures

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25 November 2025
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Global impact at a glance – Plastic Free Foundation 2025 Report

The Plastic Free Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the global achievements of Plastic Free July. In 2025, an estimated 174 million people across 190 countries participated—about 16% of global consumers. Participants significantly reduced waste, cutting an average of 13 kg of household waste per person and taking 15% more actions to avoid plastic compared to non-participants.

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19 November 2025
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Rethinking Public Food Procurement for a Sustainable Future

The transformative potential of public food procurement to drive systemic change towards sustainability and community wellbeing took centre stage during the webinar Public Food Procurement and its Impact on Sustainability, hosted by IGCAT on 7 November 2025, in collaboration with IGCAT Expert Jacinta Dalton. Jacinta is the Head of Culinary

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10 November 2025
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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

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is proud to have contributed to the successful launch and presentation of the Global Food Systems and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report (2025) at the 5ᵗʰ World Shiology Forum, held from 28 – 31 October 2025 at the Hilton Haikou Meilan in Haikou, Hainan Province, China. The World Shiology

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1 November 2025
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Tourism Food for Good: Co-Creating Sustainable Food Systems in the Tourism Sector

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 for Resilience and Sustainable Development (CRSD) to reshape how food is produced, sourced, and consumed across the tourism value chain. Building on UN Tourism’s Global Roadmap for Food Waste Reduction, the initiative

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

IGCAT’s Executive Board met in Gozo to approve IGCAT’s 2025–2030 Roadmap: From Recognition to Measurable Impact. The plan confirms IGCAT’s consolidated global brand, active role in international forums, and strong leadership, and pivots firmly toward results: evidence-based regional impact, inclusive financing for lesser-economically favoured regions, and a clear policy voice

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27 October 2025
UNESCO Frmework for Cultural Statistics
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2025 UNESCO framework for cultural statistics, Part II: a classification guide

UNESCO has released the 2025 Framework for Cultural Statistics, Part II, introducing a comprehensive classification guide aimed at enhancing the measurement and analysis of cultural phenomena globally. This updated framework provides standardized definitions and indicators across various cultural domains, including cultural heritage, creative industries, and cultural participation. By harmonizing cultural statistics,

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

IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2025 has officially announced its films awarded in 14 categories, showcasing a mouth-watering journey across the culinary traditions, innovations, and talents of regions around the globe. The Category Awards Gala took place as part of the 1st World Gastronomy Summit in Barcelona, hosted by the

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

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is proud to highlight that its 1st World Gastronomy Summit, hosted by Catalonia as World Region of Gastronomy 2025, served as a major platform for advancing gastronomy’s role in cultural policy. The Summit culminated in the adoption of the Declaration

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29 September 2025
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