Türkiye, traditionally recognized for its temperate crops, has made significant strides in tropical fruit production in recent years, effectively meeting domestic demand and broadening its reach in export markets. What began as a hobby for a few farmers, tropical fruit farming has thrived in Türkiye’s Mediterranean climate, scaling up significantly and becoming a vital …
Read More »Birol Celep: We are experiencing blood loss in exports to Japan
Press release… Birol Celep, Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), stated that inflation, which has been at zero level for many years in Japan, rose to 4 percent in 2024, that the Japanese have put the brakes on consumption for now due to high …
Read More »New warning signs agriculture is in a recession!
March, 2025… The March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found 62% of ag economists think the row crop side of agriculture is currently in a recession, and 85% think the situation will accelerate consolidation on farms and among agribusinesses. ADM and Syngenta are just two of the latest companies to announce …
Read More »Gaziantep to host the Middle East Food Fair…
Türkiye’s southeastern Anatolian province of Gaziantep aims to create new collaborations and commercial opportunities in the food industry by bringing together local and global sector representatives with the MFF Middle East Food Fair to be held between 7-9 May 2025. Gaziantep continues its preparations to host the Middle East Food …
Read More »Hazelnut prices in Giresun hit a record high!
Hazelnut prices in the free market in the Black Sea region’s province of Giresun rose to a record high before the feast. Hazelnuts, which were sold at 132 liras last week, closed the week at 145 liras, reaching the highest level in the history of the Republic. Mustafa Kankaya, one …
Read More »Emre Uygun: Japan’s olive oil imports dropped 60 percent
Press release… Stating that the Japanese people consume healthy and quality food, Emre Uygun, Chair of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters Association, said, “The Japanese people have recently braked in consumption due to the rise in inflation figures in Japan in recent years and the depreciation of the …
Read More »Celal Kadooğlu: Our pasta exports will exceed 1 million tonnes this year
Press release… Celal Kadooğlu, Chair of the Southeastern Anatolia Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that the share of the Southeastern region was 66 percent in the two-month period when Türkiye’s total pasta exports were 144 million dollars. Pointing out that it is a great chance for …
Read More »Food and agriculture, advantageous sector in exports!
Stating that agricultural production and access to safe food is a strategic issue, Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) President Mustafa Gültepe said, “The strategic importance of agriculture will surge even more in the future. Food and agriculture are among our most advantageous sectors in exports. In this field; we have long …
Read More »“The 1.5 dollar fund for eggs is a hasty decision that will have a knock-on effect on exports!”
Press release… Bedri Girit, Chair of the Aegean Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters’ Association, described the hike of the 50 cent cut in egg exports to 1.5 dollar as a hasty decision that will cause great damage to egg exports. Emphasising that Ankara shared the 50 cent deduction on egg …
Read More »Muhammet Öztürk: Japan will be our second TURQUALITY Project
Press release… Turkish food products were introduced in Japan… Foodex Japan2025 Fair, the largest food fair in the Far East, was the stage for the show of Turkish food products between 11-14 March 2025. Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB) organised Türkiye’s National Participation in Foodex Fair for the 25th time with …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
