Dried Fruits and Vegetables

October, 2026… Türkiye generated more than 1.9 billion dollars in revenue from hazelnut exports during the January-September period, according to data released by the Black Sea Hazelnut and Hazelnut Products Exporters’ Association. The Association said Türkiye exported 152,543 tonnes of hazelnuts between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, 2026, bringing in …

Press release… October, 2026… According to a statement by the Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB); while 188,000 tonnes of hazelnut exports generated 1,600,941,000 dollars in foreign currency revenue during the January–September period of 2025, the export of 153,000 tonnes of hazelnuts from Türkiye during the January–September period of 2026 …

Press release… September, 2026… The Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association hosted the “India Sectoral Buying Mission”, which took place between 14 and 19 September 2026 and covered İzmir and Gaziantep provinces, with the aim of raising the profile of the Turkish dried fruit sector in the Indian market …

September, 2026… THE BALANCE IS SHIFTING IN THE HAZELNUT MARKET…WILL FERRERO’S NUMBERS ADD UP? Activity in Türkiye’s hazelnut market is intensifying as competition between Ferrero, the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) and the open market grows… According to unconfirmed market reports, Ferrero entered into substantial contracts for hazelnut kernels at approximately …

Press release… September, 2026… Dried fruit exporters are stepping up international partnerships… Yusuf Gabay The Turkish dried fruit sector, which entered the 2026/2027 season with an export target of 2 billion dollars, has added a new dimension to its international partnerships in order to achieve its export targets. The Aegean …

Press release… September, 2026… The initial shipment date for the export of the 2026 crop of dried figs—often referred to as the “fruit of paradise”—has been set for Monday, September 28, 2026. Yusuf Gabay, Chair of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that they have been working …

Press release… September, 2026… Executives from FRUCOM, Waren-Verein and NZV visited Türkiye at the invitation of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB) and met with producers, research institutions and exporters. The Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association has strengthened its long-standing cooperation with sector organisations in Europe through a comprehensive …

September, 2026… Türkiye generated 2.5 billion dollars in revenue during the 2025–2026 hazelnut export season. GİRESUN… A written statement issued by the Black Sea Hazelnut and Hazelnut Products Exporters’ Association stated that, during the period from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026, 197,085 tonnes of hazelnuts were sold abroad …

August 2026… A harvest of over 90,000 tonnes of dried figs is expected in the new season, representing an increase of approximately 20 percent compared to last year. Işınsu Kestelli, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Izmir Commodity Exchange (İTB), made assessments regarding the dried fig season at …

August 2026… In Nazilli district of Aydın province, “fig chips,” prepared by thinly slicing fresh figs and drying them in the shade, both add value to producers and sweeten tables both domestically and internationally. Nuri Duran, who started his business as a child by selling three sacks of dried figs …