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Kaya Demirer: Türkiye can generate 50 billion dollars in gastronomy-centred revenue!

TURYİD Chairman Kaya Demirer stated that gastronomy accounts for 18-20 percent of total tourism revenue, equivalent to 10 billion dollars. “It’s possible to reach 100 million tourists in 10 years,” he said. “With the right strategy, we can generate 50 billion dollars in gastronomy-centred revenue.” A 50 billion dollar pie …

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Chef Seasons, once again at the top at Anuga 2025!

Press release… Chef Seasons took its place on the international stage once again at Anuga 2025, one of the most prestigious gatherings in the global food industry. The company’s innovative product, Balsamic Flakes™, was selected by an expert jury as one of the Top Innovation products of 2025. Balsamic Flakes …

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International Day of Rural Women, 15 October!

Achieving gender equality and empowering women is not only the right thing to do but is a critical ingredient in the fight against extreme poverty, hunger and climate change. Women are responsible for half of the world’s food production while working as environmental and biodiversity stewards. Even so, women and girls in rural …

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Sütaş receives the ‘Circular Economy Transformation’ award in its 50th year!

Press release… Türkiye’s leading dairy company Sütaş was honoured with the ‘Circular Economy Transformation’ award at the 12th Sustainable Business Awards organised by the Sustainability Academy this year. At the ceremony held by the Sustainability Academy on Wednesday evening, 8 October, awards were presented in 17 different categories, ranging from …

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Türkiye accounts for 1.5 percent of global food exports!

Press release… Anatolia, the cradle of humanity, is the world’s food storehouse with its fertile lands, four-season climate and rich biodiversity. Türkiye, which has ramped up its food exports ninefold in the last 22 years, accounts for 1.5 percent of global food exports. Turkish farmers produce 137 million tonnes of …

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New FAO-Türkiye Partnership project launched to strengthen monitoring and policymaking in food and agriculture…

Running until September 2026, the project will provide training, develop new tools and facilitate knowledge exchange between participating countries to build a strengthened framework for monitoring and evaluating projects in the agrifood sector… 15 October 2025,Budapest, Hungary – In an era where the efficient use of resources is paramount, ensuring that internationally …

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WFF 2025: Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum pitches 15.9 billion dollars in agrifood opportunities

31 countries and six regional initiatives take center stage at FAO flagship event… 14 October, 2025… ROME – The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum 2025 opened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, showcasing more than 15.9 billion dollars in investment cases that target improving …

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Alanya emerges as Türkiye’s tropical fruit hub!

Once known for its greenhouse vegetables and temperate fruits like apples, pears, cherries and nectarines, the southern province of Antalya’s Alanya district is now transforming into Türkiye’s tropical fruit capital. Avocado Following a shift away from traditional crops after 2010 — driven by rising labour and input costs — the district has embraced tropical farming, led by …

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Liberia unveils $900 million Legacy Investment Program at Africa Food Systems Forum…

By Jefferson Massah/jeff.massah24@gmail.com /+231886828622 Dakar, Senegal – Liberia has announced an ambitious $900 million agriculture investment program designed to transform the country’s food systems, boost rural livelihoods, and accelerate economic growth over the next five years. Agriculture Minister Alexander Nuetah unveiled the Legacy Investment Program on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems …

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Turkish tea opens up to the world with new ambassadors from Japan!

Press release… TURKISH TEA HOSTS JAPANESE EXPERTS IN ITS HOMELAND… Organised by the Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB) with the support of the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye and within the scope of the TURQUALITY® Programme, the ‘Turkish Tea Welcomes Japan’ event was held in Rize …

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