According to the research conducted by an online food ordering brand (Yemeksepeti), the year 2024, in which record amounts, rapidly growing restaurants and basic needs stand out, once again revealed the diversity of Turkish food culture. Among the popular flavours, chicken doner comes first, while street bagel (simit) and waffle …
Read More »Responsible Restaurant Movement meets with Sabancı University students…
Press release… Representatives of the Responsible Restaurant Movement (Sorumlu Restoran Hareketi), which was implemented to create a sustainable world and social awareness in the gastronomy sector, met with Sabancı University Social Awareness Projects students. Elif Üngör, Deputy General Manager of Akkomarka Restaurant Group and Emir Sami İşmen, Deputy General Manager …
Read More »Dr. Filiz Karaosmanoğlu: Let’s not throw it away, let’s reduce the budget and carbon footprint of our table!
The Sustainable Production and Consumption Association (SÜT-D) has drawn attention to the impact of food waste on hunger, budgets and climate change in a statement released as part of the 16th European Waste Reduction Week. With the slogan “Let’s not throw it away, let’s reduce the budget and carbon footprint …
Read More »The new face of poverty; changing deprivations
October 2024… The goal of halving poverty by 2030 is likely to be achieved by only a third of countries at the current rate of progress. However, the concept of poverty is changing rapidly. Deprivations are no longer just economic, but also include issues such as climate change, access to …
Read More »How a new Global Alliance aims to end hunger and poverty once and for all…
Over the past decades, the world has seen incredible achievements in fighting hunger and poverty. In 1945, more than 55 per cent of the global population lived in extreme poverty. By 2018, only 10 per cent did. Similarly, the proportion of undernourished people in developing countries has plummeted, from one in …
Read More »FAO: 12 trillion dollars in ‘hidden’ agrifood costs!
In a study updating provisional figures that were published last year, the FAO has said that agrifood systems face “hidden costs” amounting to 12 trillion dollars! The new numbers, released on 8 November, refine estimates that were presented in the 2023 edition of the agency’s annual report “The State of …
Read More »Hüseyin Demir: Frozen product market reached 5 billion TL
Press release… Introducing the food sector in Türkiye with firsts and adding value to the country with its presence in domestic and foreign markets, Pınar Meat continues to expand its frozen product range by focusing on an intensive innovation process in order to respond quickly to consumer demands and adapt …
Read More »Striking result from nuts research!
A new study published on the benefits of nuts on cardiovascular health reveals that nut consumption can have positive effects on blood lipids in adults with different health conditions. The findings were described as strong evidence for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases as well as health conditions such …
Read More »Dr. Aslı Samancı: Propolis is a completely natural bee product!
Propolis is a completely natural bee product that bees collect from the leaves, stems, and buds of plants, known for its powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. With a high polyphenol content and unique bioactive components, propolis has notable anti-inflammatory and antibacterial characteristics, making it beneficial for respiratory issues such as …
Read More »1.1 billion people in the world live in extreme poverty!
According to the report updated by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), more than 1 billion people in the world, more than half of them children, live in acute poverty. While 584 million people under the age of 18 live in extreme poverty, the rate of those suffering from extreme poverty …
Read More »
THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
