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Denizli region meets the world’s need in oregano!

Türkiye’s eastern Aegean province of Denizli has 91.2 per cent of oregano cultivation areas and meets 89.6 per cent of the world’s oregano need. Denizli oregano is exported to the world market. Türkiey, the first and only country that comes to mind when it comes to oregano (thyme), meets 89.6 …

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“We have a say in oregano and laurel production across the world”

Press release… Tarakçıoğlu: Compared to the country as a whole, as the Aegean region, we are exporting approximately 3 times the unit price Nurettin Tarakçıoğlu, Vice Chair of the Aegean Furniture, Paper and Forestry Products Exporters’ Association, stated that in the non-wood forest products sector, they have products such as …

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Is vanilla production sustainable?

From ice creams to custards, cakes to confectionery, vanilla is an indispensable flavour in the world of desserts. But how sustainable is the addiction to this fragrant spice? What is vanilla? Vanilla is a spice obtained from orchids of the genus Vanilla. It is grown between 10-20 degrees Celsius above …

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Turkish Millers aim for World Leadership’ at IDMA Istanbul…

Press release… The pulse of the flour, grain, feed, pulses processing industry, and mill machinery sector will be felt at IDMA Istanbul. With the sector reaching an export figure of approximately $4.2 billion in 2023, it aims for global leadership. IDMA, Türkiye’s first and only, and the world’s largest fair …

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Countries producing the most olives in the world announced!

As an integral part of Türkiye’s deep-rooted culture and taste buds, olives attract a great deal of attention around the world. However, a recent study has surprised many people with the data determining the leadership in olive production. Look where is the country that produces the most olives… The Turkish …

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Food prices to increase as temperatures rise due to climate change…

By JESSICA BOXALL & MICHAEL HEAD… Climate change and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2 percent per year, according to a new study by German researchers. As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will mean that more and more people around the world don’t have …

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Flour from olive waste could revolutionise the industry!

When producing olive oil, only 15 per cent of the olives are used. But according to PhenOlives, an Israeli start-up, it is possible to utilise the remaining 85% with the right technology… Len Pader Olive oil is a huge sector, with more than three million metric tonnes produced each year. …

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Ukraine walked away from new Black Sea grain deal…

Reuters’ Guy Faulconbridge and Tuvan Gümrükçü reported Monday that ″Russia and Ukraine negotiated for two months with Türkiye on a deal to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea and reached agreement on a text that was to be announced by Ankara but Kyiv suddenly pulled out, four people …

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Lessons learned in forest monitoring!

A decade ago, the launch of Global Forest Watch (GFW) ushered in a new era of accountability and transparency around monitoring and protecting the world’s forests. To celebrate 10 years of impact, our Voices of Global Forest Watch series will highlight successes of GFW users, partners and community members throughout the year. We …

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Cocoa prices break records as ‘Climate Extremes’ hit African output!

Cocoa prices have skyrocketed, following climate shocks and disease outbreaks in West Africa. India has reported new figures on its agricultural domestic support, and the WTO has released a major report forecasting a global trade rebound... West Africa Cocoa Shortage Pushes Up Prices… Spiking cocoa prices have broken new records after …

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