Nutrition

 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Right to foods for a better life and a better future! The world’s farmers produce enough food to feed more than the global population yet, hunger persists. Around 733 million people are facing hunger in the world due to repeated weather shocks, conflicts, economic downturns, inequality, and the pandemic. This impacts the …

Turgay Türkyılmaz, General Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, said, “Citizen is full of bonito!” Pointing out that bonito fishing is going well this season, Türkyılmaz noted, “We estimate that anchovy fishing will increase after 15 October. The number of anchovy fishing vessels is …

Press release… Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBIB) President Veysel Memiş announced that bulgur, which has a history of 12 thousand years born in Anatolian and Mesopotamian civilisations, has reflected the rich and deep-rooted Turkish cuisine culture for centuries. Veysel Memiş “Bulgur is one of the most …

According to the draft communiqué on eggs, the ‘recommended consumption date’ will be specified for the shelf life of eggs instead of the ‘final consumption date’. İbrahim Afyon İbrahim Afyon, Chairperson of the Central Union of Egg Producers (YUM-BİR), stated that according to the draft communiqué on eggs prepared by …