Overview

• Generalitat de Catalunya obtained the free transfer of the Cuina Catalana brand from the Fundació Institut Català de la Cuina i de la Cultura Gastronòmica for a five-year term beginning May 26.
• The seal, originally registered in 2001 by entrepreneur Pepa Aymamí and renewed in 2023, will serve as the umbrella for forthcoming initiatives to preserve and promote traditional Catalan gastronomy.
• A management committee comprising representatives from the Institut del Patrimoni Culinari, the restaurant sector and other stakeholders will safeguard the logo’s integrity and quality standards.
• Prominent chefs and gastronomic organizations have praised the handover, arguing that Catalan culinary heritage belongs in the public domain.
• Officials intend to leverage the seal to build a cohesive international image for Catalan cuisine and enhance its appeal to tourists and export markets.