IGCAT Newsletter First Quarter 2023

 

IGCAT Newsletter First Quarter 2023 IGCAT VOICE

The food identity of Hauts-de-France 2023 Unlike other regions, Hauts-de-France has more than one food identity inspired by a bounty of quality local produce and many great food industry professionals. Until meeting IGCAT we hadn’t boasted about or even questioned our love of sitting around a generous table with friends and family and tucking in!

When European Region of Gastronomy was first introduced, the Regional Council for Hauts-de-France quickly formed a consortium to spread the word across the region inviting restauranters, producers, artisans, teachers, destinations, and local people to take part in showcasing our great food. I am proud and happy to say that to date we have 162 ambassadors, 153 European Region of Gastronomy labelled projects and over 260 events programmed to celebrate our title this year and candidates just keep flooding in! Participating in IGCAT competitions, events and seminars is a great way of testing our worth on a wider international scale and a wonderful way of getting to know and learning from the IGCAT network across the globe. As a result, in Hauts-de-France we are now generating or amplifying experiences and emotions, creating vocations and reinforcing the attractiveness of the hotel and restaurant industry. We are encouraging meetings and exchanges, educating people about healthy, well balanced, sustainable food, and accelerating the changes in the sector to meet new customer trends. European Region of Gastronomy Hauts-de-France 2023 is the opportunity to highlight the culinary assets of the region and contribute to its attractiveness. It has brought the people of this large region together around the beautiful subject of eating well and eating right! Diana Hounslow Director, Pas-de-Calais Tourisme Official Ambassador, Hauts-de-France - European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2023 News from IGCAT

Safeguarding biodiversity in collaboration with Slow Food 30 March 2023 - In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, IGCAT ́s World Regions of Gastronomy not only have great culinary assets but they are also committed to stimulating debate about the production of sufficient and healthy food for everyone. We know there is … Read more

All set for IGCAT’s World Food Gift Challenge 2023! 30 March 2023 - IGCAT and the World Region of Gastronomy Platform are looking forward to celebrating the 4th World Food Gift Challenge, to be held on 26-29 April 2023 in Kos as an important legacy of the South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 title. Th … Read more

Submit your short stories to IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2023! 2 March 2023 - A call for submissions to IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2023 competition is now open to collect short food films that showcase the culinary heritage of regions from across the globe. The competition welcomes directors from around the world to s … Read more

Raising the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees 22 February 2023 - IGCAT and the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association (SBA) have teamed up to raise the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees in the World/European Regions of Gastronomy. The two organisations signed a collaboration agreement on 22 Febr … Read more

European Young Chef Award 2023 announced 14 February 2023 - IGCAT has officially announced the 7th edition of the European Young Chef Award that will take place in Hauts-de-France, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2023, on 20-23 November 2023 at the Lycée hôtelier du Touquet. Under the the … Read more

News from World and European Regions of Gastronomy

Catalonia commits to a responsible tourism future 23 March 2023 – The National Commitment for Responsible Tourism was officially launched in Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016 on 23 March 2023. The document envisions a new tourism model that is environmentally responsible, socially fair, balanced and reconnected with the region’s id … Read more

Celebrating the culinary identity of Hauts-de-France 22 March 2023 – Hauts-de-France announced an exciting programme full of unique events, initiatives and activities to celebrate its title year as European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2023. Officially launched at the Salon International de l’Agriculture in Paris … Read more

A common effort to support local food in Kuopio 10 March 2023 – The recently launched Taste Savo network represents a powerful legacy of Kuopio’s European Region of Gastronomy 2020-21 title, and reinforces the region’s commitment to supporting local quality and sustainable food. The Taste Savo network gathers pro … Read more

Promoting Aseer’s food and crafts producers 6 March 2023 - Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 is supporting local food and crafts artisans to innovate their products through sustainability and engaging storytelling. As part of this process, on 27-28 February and 1 March 2023 over 20 local craftspeop … Read more

Tastes of Saimaa at the Internationale Grüne Woche 2023 9 February 2023 – The unique flavours of Saimaa, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 were presented at the Internationale Grüne Woche (IGW), one of the world’s leading food fairs, held in Berlin on 20-29 Januar … Read more

Menorca is boosting synergies between agri-food and tourism 12 January 2023 – Ten food producers from Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 have been selected to receive specialised training and mentoring to develop new visitor experiences and integrate them into their business offer. Launched by the Spa … Read more

Current news from around the globe

Planning ahead at the 3rd NEMOS Transnational Meeting By NEMOS 30 March 2023 - The NEMOS project’s state of play and steps forward were discussed at the 3rd transnational meeting of NEMOS – A new educational model for acquisition of … Read more

Why we need a new economics of water as a common good By J. Rockström et al. 22 March 2023 - Anthropogenic pressures and climate change are altering water flows worldwide. Better understanding, new economic thinking and an international govern … Read more

Travel positive: Is this the sustainable tourism blueprint of the future? By Helen Coffey - The Independent 10 March 2023 - “We have moved into a new paradigm where the only option is systems transformation. We should therefore … Read more

Global indicators on the costs of healthy diets and how many people can’t afford them By FAO 1 March 2023 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has made publicly available country-by-c … Read more

IGCAT carries out research, collects knowledge and develops projects to support creative solutions in regional and local development. This newsletter is just a small selection of news from the past three months. IGCAT compiles trends and facts from around the world.