About ICC
A global institution for authentic Italian cuisine
Founded to protect, promote and connect the world of Italian gastronomy. The Consortium operates as a politically and commercially independent body, governed by its international chapters and led by its Executive Board.
Our Mission
Safeguarding the truth of Italian gastronomy
The Consortium exists to defend the cultural integrity of Italian cuisine — its regional identities, products and craft — and to ensure that authentic Italian gastronomy is recognised, taught and respected across the globe.
Our Vision
One global voice for Italian culinary culture
A future in which institutions, chefs, educators and producers around the world share a common standard of authenticity — and where the public, in every country, can trust the Italian name.
History & Timeline
A short history
2018
Foundation
The Consortium is founded in Rome by chefs, scholars and producers.
2020
First chapters
Chapters open in London, New York and Milan.
2023
Global expansion
The network grows to five continents.
2026
Certification launch
The Consortium unveils a unified certification of authenticity.
Global Objectives
Our work, in five lines
- 01Promote authentic Italian cuisine across cultures and continents.
- 02Protect the Italian name from imitation and misrepresentation.
- 03Connect institutions, chefs, educators and producers in a single network.
- 04Sustain the producers, communities and traditions that hold the cuisine together.
- 05Educate the next generation through certified academy programmes.
