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Supply concerns drive FAO Food Price Index higher in August…

Press release… September, 2026… Adverse weather, Middle East Conflict and Black Sea trade logistics mostly behind higher quotations for major food commodities… Rome – The benchmark index of world food commodity prices edged up in August, as high temperatures and other weather-related risks raised concerns over supply prospects, according to new data released …

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The global cheese market could reach 329 billion dollars by 2034…

September, 2026… The global cheese market is expected to continue growing in the coming years, driven by changing consumer preferences and rising demand for a variety of uses. White cheese According to a study by Fortune Business Insights, the global cheese market, valued at 208.66 billion dollars in 2026, is …

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Global food prices hit their highest level since 2022 as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts wheat exports!

September, 2026… Black Sea disruptions push wheat futures up around 30% year-on-year, pressuring international markets… WARSAW… Global food prices rose in August to their highest level since late 2022 as disruptions linked to the Russia-Ukraine war put renewed pressure on grain markets and Black Sea exports, according to UN data …

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Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 puts food security and manufacturing innovation at the centre of region’s growth agenda…

Press release… Dubai to bring together manufacturers, technology providers, investors and policymakers as the UAE envisions growth in food production, trade, and industrial capabilities UAE, September 01, 2026: The UAE’s food and beverage sector is entering a new phase of industrial growth, with the country targeting an increase in the …

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Dr. Nazimi Açıkgöz: The future of agriculture; science and technology

August 2026… Agriculture is the oldest science in human history. However, today it is undergoing a transformation at a pace never seen before. Constraints such as a growing population, climate change, the shrinking of arable land and soil depletion will pose a major threat to the future of our agriculture. …

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Whey protein transforms the dairy industry…

The balance of power in the global dairy industry is shifting rapidly. Once regarded as a low-value by-product of cheese production, whey has now become one of the sector’s most strategic and high-value-added components. Rising global demand is placing this type of protein at the centre not only of sports …

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Ebru Koralı: Cost pressure grows in the restaurant sector

August 2026… Ebru Koralı, Chairwoman of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) 17th Restaurant and Food & Beverage Services Professional Committee, stated that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to continue their operations in the face of rising costs, emphasizing the importance of supportive measures for the sustainability of …

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World Resources Institute (WRI); water risks!

August 2026… Water is easy to take for granted — until there isn’t enough of it, or too much at once.This summer, both situations are playing out at once. Record droughts across Europe have slowed trade, hindered energy production and withered crops. Extreme rainfall brought flash floods across Asia, forcing …

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Qu Dongyu: Unlocking horticulture’s potential is key to transforming agrifood systems and delivering healthy diets for all

August 2026… Press release… QU Dongyu spoke at the International Horticultural Congress in Japan underscoring the need for investment, innovation and stronger policies to boost the sector… Kyoto, Japan/Rome – Agriculture must move beyond a primary focus on producing sufficient quantities of food and place greater emphasis on providing the …

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Dr. İsmail Aras: We need to interpret these macro trends correctly and take timely action

August 2026… It would be worth taking a look at the 2026–2035 Agricultural Outlook Report, jointly published by the OECD and the FAO, a summary of which has also been published by Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TİM). The report provides a comprehensive analysis of production, consumption, trade and price projections for …

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