Abdullah Özdemir, Chairperson of the Mersin Commodity Exchange, stated that pulses have a protein level close to meat and meat products and stand out as an economical food source in his speech at the 10 February World Pulses Day events. ‘PULSES ARE A HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FOOD GROUP’ In …
Read More »Muhammet Öztürk: Turkish food exporters aim to export 1 billion dollars to Saudi Arabia
Press release… The favourable course in political relations between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia had a positive impact on the country’s foreign trade figures. The rapprochement between the two countries also led to an increase in the Turkish food sector’s exports to Saudi Arabia. Türkiye’s food exports to Saudi Arabia grew …
Read More »‘Third Generation Agricultural Entrepreneurship Training Project’ to be implemented in 2025
Press release… The third leg of the ‘Third Generation Agricultural Entrepreneurship Training Project’ will be implemented in 2025… Emphasising that they attach great value to young people for the future of sustainable agriculture and exports, Hayrettin Uçak, Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, stated that they …
Read More »Benchmark for world food commodity prices down in January…
Press release… February, 2025… International quotations for sugar and vegetable oils drive FAO Food Price Index lower… Rome – The FAO Food Price Index, the benchmark for world food commodity prices, declined in January, averaging 124.9 points during the month, down 1.6 percent from its December level. The drop was driven by …
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Dr. Mehmet Pala; ‘A new look at health-focussed foods’
The food industry is undergoing a significant transformation to meet the changing expectations of consumers. Focus is now shifting towards the development of health-focused and nutritious food products. These functional foods not only provide essential nutrition, but also offer solutions to improve overall bodily functions, prevent diseases, and enhance quality …
Read More »‘Aydın Pine Pistachio’ announced in the European Union!
Press release… Aydın Pine Pistachio, which was applied by Aydın Commodity Exchange, has been announced in the European Union Aydın Commodity Exchange Chairman Fevzi Çondur stated that the works on the promotion and protection of agricultural values specific to Aydın province have yielded successful results and made a statement about …
Read More »Pasta industry takes on tariffs!
Aykut Göymen, Chairperson of Turkish Pasta Industrialists’ Association (TMSD), stated that the Turkish pasta sector aims to maintain the success of 1.5 million tonnes of exports and 1 billion dollars of exports in 2025. AFRICA MARKET IS OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE FOR TURKISH PASTA… Göymen also stated that African countries are …
Read More »Türkiye’s Silifke yogurt earns EU geographical indication!
Silifke yogurt, a cherished traditional product from Türkiye, has officially been recognized with a geographical indication registration by the European Union. This marks it as the 30th Turkish product to achieve this significant certification. Nurettin Kaynar, the president of the Silifke Chamber of Commerce and Industry, confirmed the registration, stating: …
Read More »Brazilian agribusiness exports fall 1.3 percent and reach 164.4 billion dollars in 2024…
Brazilian exports of agribusiness products generated US$164.37 billion last year, US$2.18 billion, or 1.3%, less than in 2023, reported the Ministry of Agriculture. Despite the drop, it is the second highest value in the historical series, according to the ministry, ″even in the face of the decline in the prices …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
