Agribusiness

Press release… Emre Uygun, Chair of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB), stated that the sector has weathered both global and national challenges. Uygun, who noted that the Turkish olive sector achieved exports of 763 million dollars in the 2023/24 season, said, “Our exports fell by 27 …

Press release… New agreement with Wikimedia partners will support the integration of FAO knowledge into Wikipedia and other widely used platforms… April 2026… Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Wikimedia Sverige and Wikimedia UK to expand public access …

Press release… Veysel Memiş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBİB), announced that they had achieved exports worth 409.2 million dollars in the first quarter of the year. Red lentil Red lentils remain a key driver… Chairman Veysel Memiş, stated …

Press release… Hayrettin Uçak, Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, stated that 250,000 tonnes of cherries are produced in the Aegean Region. Wishing cherry growers a bountiful season, Uçak said, “As well as being the world leader in cherry production, we are among the top four …

Press release… FAO Regional Conference features a special meeting to support Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Land-Locked Developing Countries… 22/04/2026 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam – QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), welcomed ministers from around Asia and the Pacific …

Press release… Türkiye, the world’s second-largest pasta exporter, recorded total pasta exports of 228.5 million dollars in the first quarter of the year. During this period, which saw a 7 percent hike in the value of pasta exports compared to the same period last year, 378,700 tonnes of pasta were …

Press release… Whilst Türkiye exported 511 million dollars worth of processed fruit and vegetable products in the first quarter of 2026, the Aegean Region accounted for 221 million dollars of these exports, taking the lion’s share. Tomato paste The Aegean Region maintained its leadership by accounting for 43 per cent …

Press release… Geothermal energy, Türkiye’s only renewable energy source with base load capability, is becoming the focus of investments that create value for the Turkish economy in many different areas. While the majority of energy production from geothermal sources is clustered in the Aegean Region, new power plant projects are …

Press release… A Second Gabay Era at Dried Fruit Exporters’ Association… The election at the Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association, which accounts for 55 percent of Türkiye’s dried fruit exports, was truly breathtaking. Yusuf Gabay’s yellow list received 74 votes, while Fatma Behit’s list received 70 votes. Both …

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since 28 February. As of 13 April, vessels are still not moving in meaningful numbers. The last ships to leave before the blockade are now reaching their destinations, meaning the real supply gap is only beginning to materialise. Key messages: Before the …