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18 June now marks World Sustainable Gastronomy Day, which acknowledges gastronomy as a cultural expression linked to the natural and cultural diversity of the world. This gives countries and cities around the world an opportunity to celebrate gastronomy as a key lever for sustainable development through agricultural development, food security, nutrition, responsible food production and conservation of biodiversity.
The 26 Creative Cities of Gastronomy joined to the celebration and reaffirmed the need to garner world’s attention on the role of...
From 19 to 21 January, Macao has organized the 2019 International Gastronomy Forum. For three years, the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy is focusing on the objectives of the Creative Cities Programme and conducting discussions around the potential of gastronomy and the many creative possibilities it generates.
This Forum provides Macao the opportunity to showcase to other partner cities its experience, progress and achievements as a City of Gastronomy. The forum is also building an important platform for exchanges among Creative Cities,...
On 2 and 3 November, Bergen UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy will host the World Cheese Awards. The event will boost the interest for artisan cheese production and know-how. More than 3,500 cheeses will be judged by 230 international experts. A conference dedicated to entrepreneurs and a food festival open to the general public will also held. Several UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy will participate in this event and bring locally produced cheeses to the competition.
The artisan cheese industry in Norway garners a growing interest from...
From 20 to 22 September 2018, the Turkish Creative City of Gastronomy held a first edition of Gastroantep, the very first International Gastronomy Festival in Gaziantep.
The festival was organized as part of Gaziantep’s action plan towards implementing the UNESCO Creative Cities Network mission. It brought together stakeholders of the gastronomy field, and of the cultural and creative sector at large.
Among the participants, national and international chefs – including Michelin-starred – foodies and food writers, as well as the delegations...
Bologna, along with eight other Italian creative cities: Milan, Pesaro, Rome, Torino, Carrara, Fabriano, Alba and Parma, are working together in the creation of a framework in order to the measure and manage the impact of culture and creativity on local development, including the impact of the UCCN designation. The data collected via the framework will not only be used to improve future policies surrounding creative programmes, but also provide a platform upon which the nine cities can collaborate and share ideas as well as solutions. Such...
Bologna, along with eight other Italian creative cities: Milan, Pesaro, Rome, Torino, Carrara, Fabriano, Alba and Parma, are working together in the creation of a framework in order to the measure and manage the impact of culture and creativity on local development, including the impact of the UCCN designation. The data collected via the framework will not only be used to improve future policies surrounding creative programmes, but also provide a platform upon which the nine cities can collaborate and share ideas as well as solutions. Such...
Throughout the world, the food industry is a dynamic sector, providing social and economic benefits. However, despite its importance, many countries are facing culinary skills shortage. Youth4Food is the abbreviation for the ‘Youth in action for a creative and sustainable gastronomy’ initiative. This international project is a collaboration between creative Bergen, Dénia, Gaziantep, Östersund and Parma, and focuses on improving knowledge surrounding the food value chain. The key aim is to increase the number of students entering the industry....
Throughout the world, the food industry is a dynamic sector, providing social and economic benefits. However, despite its importance, many countries are facing culinary skills shortage. Youth4Food is the abbreviation for the ‘Youth in action for a creative and sustainable gastronomy’ initiative. This international project is a collaboration between creative Bergen, Dénia, Gaziantep, Östersund and Parma, and focuses on improving knowledge surrounding the food value chain. The key aim is to increase the number of students entering the industry....
Throughout the world, the food industry is a dynamic sector, providing social and economic benefits. However, despite its importance, many countries are facing culinary skills shortage. Youth4Food is the abbreviation for the ‘Youth in action for a creative and sustainable gastronomy’ initiative. This international project is a collaboration between creative Bergen, Dénia, Gaziantep, Östersund and Parma, and focuses on improving knowledge surrounding the food value chain. The key aim is to increase the number of students entering the industry....
Throughout the world, the food industry is a dynamic sector, providing social and economic benefits. However, despite its importance, many countries are facing culinary skills shortage. Youth4Food is the abbreviation for the ‘Youth in action for a creative and sustainable gastronomy’ initiative. This international project is a collaboration between creative Bergen, Dénia, Gaziantep, Östersund and Parma, and focuses on improving knowledge surrounding the food value chain. The key aim is to increase the number of students entering the industry....