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HomeTag: Sicily

29th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy successfully held in Sicily

29th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy successfully held in Sicily
12 May 2025

The 29th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy took place in Sicily in May 5-9 2025, bringing together regional representatives...

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Sicily celebrates European Region of Gastronomy 2025 Title with grand Opening Ceremony and Nationwide Recognition

Sicily celebrates European Region of Gastronomy 2025 Title with grand Opening Ceremony and Nationwide Recognition
14 March 2025

Sicily’s designation as European Region of Gastronomy 2025 has already generated extraordinary visibility across Italy, with over 75 media...

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The European Young Chef Award 2024 to be held in Sicily 2025

The European Young Chef Award 2024 to be held in Sicily 2025
8 March 2024

IGCAT has officially announced the 8th edition of the European Young Chef Award that will be hosted in Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy...

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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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Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film in the Balanced and Sustainable Tourism category

Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film in the Balanced and Sustainable Tourism category
4 October 2023

The short film Visit Via Selinuntina, Sicily, Italy from Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy candidate 2025, is the winner of the Balanced and...

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From Costa Rica to Modica for post-graduate internship at the Consortium of Chocolate of Modica

From Costa Rica to Modica for post-graduate internship at the Consortium of Chocolate of Modica
15 September 2023

The first internship – IILA-MAECI/DGCS 2022-2023 scholarship promoted by the Italian-Latin American International Organization (IILA), with...

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Sicily recommended for the European Region of Gastronomy 2025 title

Sicily recommended for the European Region of Gastronomy 2025 title
8 September 2023

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 joined the Regions of Gastronomy Platform

Sicily officially joined the Regions of Gastronomy Platform
30 June 2022

Strongly committed to sustainably preserve and promote its food and cultural diversity, Sicily (Italy) has officially joined the World/European...

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Going to Expo, a Sicilian Innovation

Going to Expo, a Sicilian Innovation
1 August 2015

Going to Expo is the window of ideas, projects, and people that a group of innovative companies decided to put together to promote their...

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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.

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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.

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Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

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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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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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