Food

Agriculture is about more than growing crops and raising livestock! It also plays a critical role in global stability and development: ensuring food security and contributing to geopolitical influence, while tackling shared challenges like climate change. This is the theory of ‘International Agricultural Diplomacy’: using agriculture as ‘soft power’ to …

Press release… The EU’s Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture needs to be based on a robust analysis and a clear recognition that farm viability is essential to keep younger generations engaged in farming. The post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must keep its market orientation and support the sector in …

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 …

Disruptions Are Call to “Reimagine Trade”, WTO DG Says… New WTO figures show that trade in both food and agricultural goods grew 7 percent in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period last year – although prospects for 2026 now appear gloomier than previously. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala …

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 …

Press release… The İzmir Branch of the Association of Economy Journalists (EMD) visited the Manisa’s district of Akhisar, the capital of table olives in Türkiye with 17 million olive trees. Murat Demircan Demircan: ‘Akhisar is at the top in terms of export diversity’ Murat Demircan, Chairperson of the EMD Izmir …

Press release… Hayrettin Uçak stated that Türkiye is a reliable and sustainable food supplier… Underlining that food supply is one of the most critical elements of economic stability, social welfare and sustainable development, Hayrettin Uçak, Deputy Coordinator of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations and Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and …

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 …

Italian national rugby players, actors, youth activists and celebrity chefs place the spotlight on healthy eating and reduced food waste… 17/10/2025 Rome – Players from Italy’s national rugby team, activists and influencers today joined Italian celebrity chef Alessandro Borghese and global actress Monique Coleman for a celebration of food and creativity on Junior World Food Day, …

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 …