Food

October, 2026… Dr. M. Mehdi Eker—Türkiye’s former Minister of Agriculture (2005–2015) and the official candidate nominated by the Republic of Türkiye for the position of Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the second-largest institution of the United Nations—is one of the agricultural sector’s most distinguished and highly qualified …

Press release… October, 2026… State of the World’s Forests 2026 report identifies restoration as a high-impact investment that benefits people, agrifood systems and the environment… 28/09/2026 Rome – Forest and landscape restoration is a cost-effective response to food security, biodiversity, climate, and other development challenges, according to a new report …

Press release… October, 2026… International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2026: New FAO interactive illustrates estimated losses worldwide Rome – Reducing food loss and waste has transformative potential for agrifood systems, as saving food from being lost or wasted also saves nutrients, natural resources and money, while …

“Future of the food industry depends on robust production and global brands” October, 2026… Sesame, tahini, halva and jam are not merely traditional flavours gracing our tables; they are also core products of a powerful value chain that spans from agricultural production to industry and from employment to exports. The …

Press release… October, 2026… According to FAO data, 13.3 percent of the food produced globally is lost before it even reaches the retail stage. Novonesis Türkiye highlights the potential of biosolutions to extend shelf life, reduce production losses, and derive greater value from raw materials. Pınar Tunçkol ISTANBUL… Food loss …

Press release… October, 2026… Extreme weather events—such as droughts, heatwaves, floods, wildfires and storms—whose frequency, duration and intensity are increasing alongside climate change, are threatening food security worldwide. A study published today by the Zero Carbon Analytics (ZCA) research group reveals how extreme weather events drive up both food inflation …

Press release… October, 2026… Trade disruptions contributed to higher cereal quotations, while adverse weather weighs on sugar production prospects… 02/10/2026 Rome – FAO’s benchmark measure of world food commodity prices increased in September, due mostly to transportation disruptions and weather concerns that constrained availability as well as to higher quotations …

Press release… October, 2026… According to data from ikas, which assessed e-commerce trends in the coffee sector as part of World Coffee Day on 1 October, the share of coffee and coffee-related products in e-commerce shopping baskets has doubled over the past year, rising to 3.7 percent. Around 85 percent …

September, 2026… Türkiye has launched a programme that aims to provide $5.3 billion in financing for agriculture and food investments over 10 years, Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı said on Sept. 25. Speaking to reporters in Edirne, Yumaklı said the initial 750 million dollars approved by the World Bank …

Launch of new online hub brings together livestock data and tools to support early warning, preparedness and decision-making… Press release… September, 2026… Rome – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Director-General QU Dongyu opened the Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems today highlighting …