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Sea Gastronomy at the Ocean Wealth Summit in Galway

Sea Gastronomy at the Ocean Wealth Summit in Galway
4 July 2017

Ireland’s national maritime SeaFest attracted 101,113 visitors to Galway Harbour on 30 June and 1 -2 July, generating €6.3 million for the city...

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Boosting local economies: developing the MicroEcoRegion of Ter Gavarres

Boosting local economies: developing the MicroEcoRegion of Ter Gavarres
29 June 2017

On Wednesday 21 June, IGCAT participated to a meeting organised by EcoRegió Catalunya and the Municipality of Celrà (Girona) at the Centre de...

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Discussing long-term legacy and prioritising sustainability at 11th Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting

Discussing long-term legacy and prioritising sustainability at 11th Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting
19 June 2017

The Regions of Gastronomy Platform celebrated its 11th Meeting on 14-16 June 2017, following the announcement of Kuopio (Finland) as European...

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Kuopio announced European Region of Gastronomy 2020

Kuopio announced European Region of Gastronomy 2020
16 June 2017

European Region of Gastronomy 2020 title was recommended to be given to Kuopio Region (Finland), on Wednesday 14 June 2017 at Kuopio City Hall...

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Discovering the Lakes’ Region – Jury visit to Kuopio, candidate European Region of Gastronomy 2020

Discovering the Lakes’ Region – Jury visit to Kuopio, candidate European Region of Gastronomy 2020
16 June 2017

IGCAT international experts Dr. Edith Szivas (UK) and Prof. Roberta Garibaldi (Italy), accompanied by Dr. Diane Dodd, President of IGCAT, visited...

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Save the date! European Young Chef Award 2017

Save the date! European Young Chef Award 2017
5 June 2017

The European Young Chef Award 2017 competition is approaching! Young Chefs from the European Regions of Gastronomy will showcase their talent in a...

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Joan Roca, Ambassador for IGCAT’s Young Chef Award

Joan Roca, Ambassador for IGCAT’s Young Chef Award
5 June 2017

Celebrity chef Joan Roca is the official Ambassador for IGCAT’s Young Chef Award programme. Chef of El Celler de Can Roca, he was also...

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Small farms disappearing: cross sectorial approaches urgently needed

Small farms disappearing: cross sectorial approaches urgently needed
29 May 2017

The urgent need to address reduction in small farm holdings was one of the subjects that provoked discussion at the international meeting on Food...

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IGCAT and the Future Strategy Plan for 2017-2020

IGCAT and the Future Strategy Plan for 2017-2020
27 April 2017

On 26 April 2017, in the framework of the 4th Annual IGCAT Experts Meeting on Smart and Sustainable Destinations: Trends, Challenges and...

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Market Cuisine: Catalan Youth Culinary Contest

Market Cuisine: Catalan Youth Culinary Contest
24 April 2017

The 31st edition of the Catalan Youth Culinary Contest was held on 24 April 2017 in Sant Pol de Mar at EUHT StPOl hospitality school. The event...

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A Gastromusical Event to bring to a close Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016

A Gastromusical Event to bring to a close Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016
24 April 2017

The emblematic Palau Robert in the heart of Barcelona was the setting for the prestigious closing ceremony of Catalonia – European Region of...

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East Lombardy officially launches European Region of Gastronomy 2017 at Identità Golose Milano

East Lombardy officially launches European Region of Gastronomy 2017 at Identità Golose Milano
10 March 2017

The official launch of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 took place on Monday, 6 March in the framework of Identità Golose Milano...

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EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARD

AMBASSADOR

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

AMBASSADOR

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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