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Antalya, a world-renowned tourism centre, to become a gastronomy centre as well!

Türkiye’s Mediterranean province of Antalya also aims to make a breakthrough in gastronomy… Antalya, which aims to diversify tourism and boost the economy by promoting local values, is also establishing itself as a brand in gastronomy with its inventory of local products. Hulusi Şahin Antalya… With the aim of establishing …

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Turkish agricultural exports clinch new record despite drought and frost…

In 2025, the Turkish agricultural sector achieved its highest annual export of all time, amounting to 36.4 billion dollars, according to a report on Monday. Despite the risks posed by frost and drought in Türkiye in 2025, steps taken in the agricultural sector, support applied against the risks faced in …

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FAO Food Price Index dips in December despite higher world cereal quotations…

Benchmark of world food commodity prices averaged 4.3 percent higher across 2025 compared to 2024… 09/01/2026 Rome – The benchmark for world food commodity prices fell in December compared to the previous month, as declines in dairy product, meat and vegetable oil quotations more than offset increases in those for cereals …

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The General Agricultural Census is nearing completion, results to be announced in the second half of the year!

Ninety percent of the Agricultural Census Completed, Results to be Announced in the Second Half of the Year… Approximately 3.7 million surveys have been conducted so far as part of the nationwide agricultural census in Türkiye. With ongoing surveys, approximately 90 percent of the work has been completed and results …

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Geographical indications struggle to deliver economic gains!

Türkiye boasts a remarkable wealth of geographically indicated products, with 1,806 items registered and another 862 awaiting approval. Globally, more than 10,000 products carry such certification, while Europe alone accounts for around 3,500. Despite this strong foundation, experts argue that Türkiye has yet to fully harness the economic potential of its geographically …

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Ali Kındap: Türkiye has the potential to become a world leader in all areas of geothermal energy use

Press release… 2025 marked a year when Türkiye awakened from its investment slumber in geothermal energy, which accounts for 1758 Megawatts (MW) of the country’s installed electricity capacity. According to data from the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ), 67 MW of geothermal power plants with base load capacity were commissioned …

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Frozen produce sector aims for 200 million dollars in exports in 2026!

Türkiye’s frozen food industry is setting its sights on 200 million dollars in exports of frozen fruits and vegetables in 2026, despite production challenges caused by severe frost this year. Murat Bayizit, founding president of the Turkish Frozen Food Industry Association, said the country’s strong agricultural infrastructure and production capacity continue to …

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Jak Eskinazi: The number of target countries for Aegean exporters has soared to 60!

Press release… The first good news for exporters in 2026 came from the Ministry of Trade. The Ministry of Trade increased the number of target countries from 55 to 60 in 2026. Target countries for 2025; Germany, the United States, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, the United …

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Aegean agrifood exporters ready for 2026!

Press release… Hayrettin Uçak, Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, conveys the message for 2026: “We will take our export structure to a more efficient point with new projects that we will add to this accumulated experience.” Mehmet Ali Işık Hayrettin Uçak In his New Year’s …

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Işınsu Kestelli: We expect 2026 to be a year of recovery in agriculture

Press release… 2025 will likely be remembered worldwide as the year of Trump. Trump, with his new leadership style, left a deep mark on the world in every area, from politics to economics. While the US strengthened its economy through tariff pressure, Asian countries, especially China, India and Indonesia, continued …

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