Strategic policy and programmes to develop a region’s culinary identity and strengthen collaboration between tourism, agriculture and education...
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North-East England Joins European Region of Gastronomy Platform as Candidate for 2029 Award
In a proud milestone for the United Kingdom, North-East England has officially joined the European Region of Gastronomy Platform as a candidate...
MoreSouth Aegean Shines at the 2026 “Chrysoi Skoufoi” Awards
The South Aegean region continues to affirm its position as a gastronomic hub of Greece. This year, 20 restaurants across the Cyclades and...
MoreRomania’s Gastronomic Regions Strengthen Collaboration Through Strategic Partnership
In Bucharest, Romania’s three European Regions of Gastronomy, Harghita (awarded 2027), Banat (candidate 2028), and Dobrogea (candidate 2029), have...
MoreSicily European Region of Gastronomy 2025 is at the beginning of a longer legacy
Sicily’s year as European Region of Gastronomy 2025 has marked a defining chapter in the island’s cultural and gastronomic history, demonstrating...
MoreRegions of Gastronomy Exchange Knowledge and Innovation at InnoDays 2025 in Crete
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to highlight the valuable exchange that took place...
MoreCentral 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...
MoreInternational jury recommends Nordland for the European Region of Gastronomy 2028 title
An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application...
MoreIGCAT’s 30th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy successfully hosted in Catalonia
The 30th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy took place in Catalonia, 24– 26 September 2025, gathering representatives from more...
MoreCentral Dalmatia recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2027
An international jury of five esteemed experts covering different sectors (including education, primary sector, biodiversity, culture, hospitality...
MoreBanat becomes an official candidate European Region of Gastronomy 2028
In a significant milestone for Romania’s culinary landscape, Banat officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IGCAT (International...
More29th Platform Meeting of the World Regions of Gastronomy successfully held in Sicily
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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