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Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy

Catalonia has been awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2016. The first of its kind in Europe, this distinction intends
to highlight and promote the variety of European food cultures, to raise
awareness of healthy and sustainable food, to foster gastronomic innovation and, in short, to contribute to a better quality of life for all.
Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016, aims to:
— Foster the relationships among gastronomy, agrifood products and landscape as features that characterise, distinguish and position Catalonia in Europe and the world.
— Cultivate and consolidate gastronomy as a strategic sector for the country, involving all public and private stakeholders and agents
associated with it.
— Develop synergies with other gastronomic cultures and regions in order to help preserve local agrifood heritage and promote the
diversity and wealth thereof.
The award of this title is a recognition of the quality of the country’s agrifood and tourism industries. It is also a unique opportunity
to position Catalonia through its products and cuisine, and as a wine and gastronomy destination.