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IGCAT

Food Is Culture, Heritage And Identity: IGCAT’s 1st World Gastronomy Summit Report Published

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to announce the publication of the official report from the 1st World Gastronomy Summit, held on 27 September 2025 in Catalonia, Spain. The Summit, hosted by the Government of Catalonia as part of its World Region of Gastronomy 2025 designation, marked a historic milestone by placing

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15 June 2026
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ALECSO and IGCAT Strengthen Partnership to Promote Gastronomy, Culture and Innovation

Food, culture, and education have the power to transform communities – and on 12 May 2026, ALECSO Director-General Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar met with IGCAT President Dr. Diane Dodd and Lamia Temimi (Coordinator of Cap Bon’s World Region of Gastronomy 2028 bid) spark a new chapter in the partnership between ALECSO and IGCAT, reaffirming their commitment to using

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12 May 2026
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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
Manabí World Region of Gastronomy 2026
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IGCAT

Manabí officially Awarded World Region of Gastronomy 2026

The International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has Awarded Manabí the prestigious title of World Region of Gastronomy 2026, recognising the province’s outstanding commitment to celebrating its rich gastronomic traditions, cultural heritage, and sustainable, community-driven tourism. The award aligns with IGCAT’s core values: fostering regional collaboration, safeguarding

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29 June 2025
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IGCAT

Building Regenerative Gastronomy through Verified Food Systems Webinar

We recently explored how regenerative, verified food systems can contribute to building more resilient and self-reliant gastronomy regions in the webinar “Building Regenerative Gastronomy through Verified Food Systems“, hosted by IGCAT in collaboration with our partner, Regenerative Vanua — a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering resilient island communities (Vanuas) in the Pacific.

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14 May 2025
Plastic Free Foundation Webinar
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IGCAT

Highlighting the Power of Plastic Free July to Drive Systemic Change

The impactful potential of reducing single-use plastics to foster both cultural and systemic change took centre stage during the webinar The Power of Plastic Free July, hosted by IGCAT in collaboration with its valued partner, Plastic Free Foundation – a global non-profit organization working to end plastic waste and inspire

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16 April 2025
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Fabrizia

Kvarner receives European Region of Gastronomy 2026 Award

The International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has awarded Kvarner the prestigious title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026, recognizing the region’s exceptional commitment to local gastronomy, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism. This award highlights the values that IGCAT upholds: fostering community collaboration, promoting cultural and culinary

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16 December 2024
Catalonia 2025 to shine on the international gastronomy map
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Fabrizia

Catalonia 2025 to shine on the international gastronomy map

Catalonia officially launched its action plan as World Region of Gastronomy 2025. With over 50 actions to be implemented across the region and internationally over the next 12 months, this exceptional programme aims to strengthen Catalonia as a world-renowned sustainable gastronomic destination. Held on 9 December 2024 at the Time

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16 December 2024
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Fabrizia

Harghita recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2027

An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Harghita region for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2027. After reviewing the bid book: Harghita submitted on 31 May 2024, the jury visited the region, 6-11 October 2024. The aim

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11 October 2024
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IGCAT

Showcasing Seeds: The Aesthetic of Diversity

Original author: Crop Trust Swiss author, landscape architect, and photographer Jonas Frei, unveils the hidden beauty of seeds through his striking photography. His work bridges art and conservation, revealing the immense diversity and potential contained within these tiny life carriers. Describing seeds as “a dormant intermediate generation,” Frei is captivated

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4 October 2024
IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2024 screened at Slow Food’s Terra Madre
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Fabrizia

IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2024 screened at Slow Food’s Terra Madre

14 amazing food stories from across the globe have delighted an international audience at Slow Food’s Terra Madre – Salone del Gusto event in Turin, that hosted a screening of IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2024 on 28 September. This outstanding collection of short films highlighting local gastronomy and food

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29 September 2024
Saimaa 2024 successfully hosts Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting
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Fabrizia

Saimaa 2024 successfully hosts Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting

The scenic Saimaa region, recognised as the European Region of Gastronomy 2024, recently welcomed over 30 representatives from the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT) and the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform spanning 16 different countries. During an intense week of knowledge exchange, education, and culinary exploration,

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16 September 2024
Crete recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026
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Fabrizia

Crete recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026

An international jury comprising four experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd, PhD, evaluated the application of the Crete region for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After reviewing the bid book, Crete: Experience the Gastronomic Magic of Simplicity submitted on December 5, 2023, the jury visited the

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31 May 2024
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Fabrizia

Kvarner recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026

An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Kvarner region for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After reviewing the bid book: Diversity is Beautiful submitted on 5 December 2023, the jury visited the region, 13-17 May 2024.

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17 May 2024
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