57.4 million dollars worth of coffee exported in 2023, with Syria, Belarus, and Russia being top importers, according to country’s statistical bureau… ANKARA… Türkiye exported 800,600 tonnes of coffee to 146 countries last year, generating 57.4 million dollars in revenue, as exports of the commodity tripled over the last five …
Read More »Antalya celebrates its oranges with 101 traditional dishes…
In a flavourful celebration of Antalya‘s renowned citrus produce, chefs showcased the versatility of the Finike district’s oranges in 101 traditional dishes, with the surprising yet delectable combination of oranges with Adana kebab and pide stealing the show. The southern province has showcased its prowess in culinary innovation. In a bid to bolster the …
Read More »Kazım Gürel: We continue to introduce Turkish cuisine to the world thanks to the Turkish Tastes Project
Press release… Kazım Gürel, Turkish Tastes Ambassador Kazım Gürel, Board Member of Aegean Furniture, Paper and Forestry Products Exporters’ Association, said that since 2019, they have set out with a long-term vision that contributes to all the stakeholders within the scope of their project. “We have created a great community …
Read More »Hafız Mustafa brings ‘BBC Good Food Award’ to Türkiye!
Bringing the unique flavours of Türkiye to visitors from all over the world, Hafız Mustafa was awarded the internationally prestigious BBC Good Food award. The brand collected the most votes in the dessert category in the awards, which were organised for the 14th time this year, where the best food …
Read More »EZINE CHEESE RECEIVES THE FIRST GI CERTIFICATION IN TURKIYE FROM THE EU!
The renowned Ezine cheese, crafted from the milk of sheep, goats and cows grazing at the foothills of Mount Ida (Kaz Dağları), has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first cheese in Türkiye to receive a geographical indication certification from the EU. The secret behind the globally acclaimed Ezine cheese …
Read More »TURKISH OLIVE CULTIVATION SECURES SPOT ON UNESCO LIST…
Türkiye’s tradition of olive cultivation has been officially recognized and included in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list, according to a statement from Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. The minister, sharing the news on social media platform X on Dec. 5, revealed that the latest UNESCO meeting in Botswana’s Kasane town extensively …
Read More »WE DRINK TURKISH COFFEE FOR ‘PLEASURE’!
We drink Turkish Coffee for ‘pleasure’! 55 percent of the participants in a survey conducted on 5 December World Turkish Coffee Day answered the question “What does Turkish coffee mean to you?” with “pleasure”, followed by relaxation with 28 percent and mutual conversation with 17 percent. A famous coffee store …
Read More »‘BALIKESIR, CITY OF BREAD’ CHOSEN ‘BEST IN THE WORLD’
Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality won the first prize with its book “Balıkesir, City of Bread” at the international cookbook competition “Gourmand Awards” held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The book won the right to be published with the “Best in the World” label. Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality appeared on the …
Read More »EBRU BAYBARA DEMIR BRINGS THE NOBEL GASTRONOMY TO TURKIYE!
Turkish chef Ebru Baybara Demir received the Basque Culinary World Prize 2023 award, which is called the ‘Nobel of the gastronomy world’, at a ceremony held in Spain. Demir was awarded for her significant contributions to gastronomy in the fields of cultural integration, social development and biodiversity through her expertise …
Read More »KAZIM GUREL: WE HAVE CREATED A FOUR-YEAR PROMOTION STRATEGY FOR USA MARKET
Press release… The “Turkish Tastes-TURQUALITY Project”, supported by the Ministry of Trade with the participation of 6 food exporters’ associations under the roof of Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB), which aims to make Turkish food products more preferred in the USA, the world’s largest food importer with an annual food import …
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