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IGCAT Newsletter Third Quarter 2019 IGCAT VOICE

Gastronomy is not just about food or nutrition, it is the art of senses rooted in thousands of years of Greek cultural heritage. Homer and Plato praise the social dimension of gathering and eating together, having good times together. Hippocrates the Father of Medicine highlighted the importance of good food in terms of well-being. The European Region of Gastronomy Award is for the South Aegean region, a perfect chance to communicate abroad all the wealth of its history but also to engage our local communities in a big “symposium” that helped them to revive old traditions and reveal life challenging secrets.

Our projects from health to education, sustainability to tourism evolved with stakeholders’ enthusiasm and passion and a long-term vision to leave a legacy. Celebrating the 2019 Award from IGCAT was just the beginning and we are already planning our next steps for the years to come. All our stakeholders are ready to serve this amazing title for many more years to come as they were totally inspired and motivated by the multi-dimensional effect this had in our local communities. This year’s celebrations will culminate with our hosting in Rhodes of the European Young Chef Award 2019 at the end of October. I deeply believe that the young delegates will have the opportunity to experience real Greek hospitality that is a vital part of the holistic meaning of gastronomy. I hope to also one day welcome each of you to the islands that gave birth to “gastronomy”. Heidi Lazani IGCAT Expert Head of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019 Governor’s Office Director, Region of South Aegean News from IGCAT and the Regions of Gastronomy

Greener and Healthier Futures for the European Regions of Gastronomy 11 October 2019 - Policies and practices from the European Regions of Gastronomy that support local greener and healthier development as well as highlight the vital role of local gastronomy in sustainable growth, were the focus of this year’s round table organised by IGCAT and … Read more

Gastronomy and local development discussed at FOODBIZ final conference 18 October 2019 - Regional products, gastronomy, tourism, employment and local development - Links and shared value was the theme of FOODBIZ Final Conference Food@Work, hosted by Poznan University of Economics and Business, on 16 October 2019. Attended by … Read more

European Young Chef Award 2019! 20 October 2019. The European Young Chef Award 2019 will take place in Rhodes on 22-24 October, hosted by South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019. Under the theme Innovation on Tradition, finalists from all over Europe will compete to win the international jury's hearts and palates! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to find out this year's winner!

News from the Regions of Gastronomy

Trondheim-Trøndelag presents bid to be European Region of Gastronomy 2022 11 October 2019 - Trondheim and the mid-Norway region Trøndelag officially presented their candidature bid to receive the title European Region of Gastronomy 2022 in the presence of Alin-Adrian Nica, First Vice-Chairman of the SEDEC Commission, European … Read more

Menorca presents bid to be European Region of Gastronomy 2022 11 October 2019 - Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy candidate 2022 officially presented their bid to the public in the presence of Alin-Adrin Nica, First Vice-Chairman of the SEDEC Commission, European Committee of the Regions. Anna Ferrer opened the candidate’s … Read more

Coimbra region to enhance quality of gastronomic events 7 October 2019 - An event qualification process has started in Coimbra Region with the aim to enhance the quality of local gastronomic events, increase their visibility and ensure their commitment to the principles underpinning the programme of Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021. Read more

Kuopio boosts innovation, creativity and cross-sectoral cooperation 7 October 2019 - Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-sectoral cooperation are the principles driving Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2020 towards the celebration of their title year. With the aim to collect ideas for their jubilee programme and discuss ... Read more

Coimbra Region awarded Best Gastronomic Tourism Film 2 October 2019 - A stunning showcase of Coimbra Region’s territory and gastronomy, the promotional film Coimbra Region, European Gastronomy Region 2021 – A Million Food Stories received the Blue Danube award for Best Gastronomic Tourism Film at the Silver Lake Tourfilm Festival 2019 (SILAFEST), the International Festival of Tourist and … Read more

Trondheim-Mid Norway is the newest top foodie destination in Europe 5 August 2019 - Two Michelin star restaurants, home to the Best Chef of the Year 2019 and nominated to be European Region of Gastronomy in 2022, Trondheim is the newest foodie destination that is starting to make a ripple with its special attention to Nordic Flavours. Jens Storli, from Visit Trondheim noted that … Read more

Current news from around the globe

Scaling back: graduate invents plastic alternative from fish waste By R. Smithers 20 September 2019 - A bio-plastic made of organic fish waste that would otherwise end up in landfill, with the potential to replace plastic in everyday packaging, has landed its UK graduate designer a James Dyson award. Read more

Scientists set out how to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 By Fiona Harvey 19 September 2019 - Greenhouse gas emissions could be halved in the next decade if a small number of current technologies and behavioural trends are ramped up and adopted more widely, researchers have found, saying … Read more