Gastronomy

Two of Türkiye’s well-known regional specialties, candied chestnut from the northwestern province of Bursa and the Thracian city of Edirne’s İpsala rice, have joined the European Union’s register of geographical indications, bringing the country’s total number of EU-certified products to 42. Candied chestnut Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı announced the news, highlighting that …

The number of Turkish products registered in the European Union (EU) has reached 42 and this registration enables products to gain visibility in the global market and gain a competitive advantage in exports. Ankara… Turkish products have been receiving successive geographical indication registrations from the EU, with Ipsala rice becoming …

World Pasta Day 2025, themed “From Tradition to the Future,” was held at the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus from October 24–26, 2025, hosted by the Turkish Pasta Industrialists’ Association (TMSD) and the Pasta Producers and Industrialists’ Association (MÜSAD), in collaboration with the International Pasta Organization (IPO). This major gathering revisited the …

Early harvest oils were born out of necessity, but the legend has spread so far that it’s even outgrown its reach. It has been surprised by itself 🙂Particularly in Türkiye, they’ve almost never called it “olive oil” if it is not early harvest, non-cold-pressed oil! “Early” harvest. As the name …

The book ‘From Certification to Plate: Bursa Gastronomy’ by Chef Fatih Yıldırım, a lecturer at Uludağ University, published by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, is not only an archive for the city but also for the world of gastronomy. Presented at the 4th International Bursa Gastronomy Festival, the book offers a comprehensive …

Press release… Warning from Ayvalık Mayor Mesut Ergin to consumers purchasing Ayvalık olive oil online! ‘Choose Geographically Indicated Products’ Ayvalık Mayor Mesut Ergin recommended that consumers, when purchasing Ayvalık olive oil online from their cities of residence without visiting Balıkesir’s district of Ayvalık, should prefer geographically indicated products. Mayor Mesut …

FAO Achievement Award honors Ethiopian Institute… 16/10/2025 Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator and advocate for African agrifood systems, as FAO regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa. Fatmata Binta Born in Sierra Leone and based …

TURYİD Chairman Kaya Demirer stated that gastronomy accounts for 18-20 percent of total tourism revenue, equivalent to 10 billion dollars. “It’s possible to reach 100 million tourists in 10 years,” he said. “With the right strategy, we can generate 50 billion dollars in gastronomy-centred revenue.” A 50 billion dollar pie …

Press release… Chef Seasons took its place on the international stage once again at Anuga 2025, one of the most prestigious gatherings in the global food industry. The company’s innovative product, Balsamic Flakes™, was selected by an expert jury as one of the Top Innovation products of 2025. Balsamic Flakes …

The global cheese market is growing rapidly. According to the analytical group Future Market Insights, the market, currently valued at 105.5 billion dollars (89.32 billion euros), is expected to reach 178.5 billion dollars by 2035. Nandini Roy Choudhury According to a report published on Foodnavigator.com, Nandini Roy Choudhury, Principal Consultant …