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HomeTag: Sustainability

European Young Chef Award 2019 announced!

European Young Chef Award 2019 announced!
28 February 2019

The European Young Chef Award 2019 has been announced by IGCAT and will be hosted by South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019...

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Thrilling food events and focus on sustainability in Sibiu

Thrilling food events and focus on sustainability in Sibiu
13 February 2019

The European Region of Gastronomy Platform gathered to celebrate the opening of Sibiu, European Regions of Gastronomy 2019. They share the title...

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Sustainable tourism: a new International Standard for accommodation providers

Sustainable tourism: a new International Standard for accommodation providers
4 February 2019

Not only is tourism growing by the day, it is an industry that promotes understanding and peace between countries and cultures, provides millions...

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Tackling global challenges at regional level

Tackling global challenges at regional level
3 December 2018

Sustainability lies at the heart of the European Regions of Gastronomy development strategies. And increasingly our regions are looking for local...

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Probiotics, a healthy gut, and the end of processed food

Probiotics, a healthy gut, and the end of processed food
15 October 2018

Let’s be honest. Food is good. Good food is even better. A lot of our favorite foods, however, are classified as processed foods. And while not...

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SA plays lead role in global biodiversity protection drive

SA plays lead role in global biodiversity protection drive
11 October 2018

A new standard sets out criteria for identifying key biodiversity areas, and SA will be among the first to do a complete national assessment. The...

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A million food stories provide a legacy for Coimbra Region

A million food stories provide a legacy for Coimbra Region
27 July 2018

A Million Food Stories of Coimbra Region (Portugal) was the title of the bid that won the hearts of an international jury of experts that...

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Green and Gastronomy – Slovenia has a winning combination

Green and Gastronomy – Slovenia has a winning combination
20 July 2018

Slovenia has been officially recommended to be awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2021 by an international jury of experts on 20...

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Why it’s important to recognize multiple food systems in Africa

Why it’s important to recognize multiple food systems in Africa
28 June 2018

There are more than 815 million malnourished people in the world today. Almost 243 million of these are in Africa, where the problem is highest...

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The future of agrifood; making crops that feed themselves?

The future of agrifood; making crops that feed themselves?
19 June 2018

By 2050, the world’s population is expected to reach 9.8 billion. With limited land, and intensive farming already causing irreversible...

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Healthy eating and youth; North Brabant style!

Healthy eating and youth; North Brabant style!
14 June 2018

North Brabant, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2018, has dedicated the fourth month of its We Are Food programme to highlighting the...

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Record Turnout as Thailand Hosts 4th UNWTO Global Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

Record Turnout as Thailand Hosts 4th UNWTO Global Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
4 June 2018

IGCAT Experts Jacinta Dalton, Roberta Garibaldi and Jutamas Wisansing were among the 475 delegates from 52 countries in attendance for the 4th...

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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.

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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