Food

August 20226… Ali Yıldız, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Marmara Olive Agricultural Sales Cooperatives Union (Marmarabirlik), announced that, having carried out a study based on the consumption habits of Middle Eastern countries, they are aiming for growth in exports to this region. BURSA… Speaking to an Anatolian …

August 2026… Approximately 19,000 metric tonnes of “Kars kashar” and “gruyere cheeses” are produced annually in Türkiye’s northeastern province of Kars, one of the country’s leading dairy-producing regions known for its vast pastures, rich vegetation and strong livestock industry. The province is home to 66 dairy processing facilities that manufacture milk and …

August 2026… Rome – The benchmark measure of world food commodity prices edged up in July, as recent heatwaves and energy price dynamics pushed up quotations for cereals, vegetable oils and sugar, according to new data released Friday by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index, …

August 2026… The “Türkiye’s Top 1000 Exporters 2025” survey released by the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TİM) provides a clear picture of where production and exports are concentrated within Türkiye’s grain processing industry. The findings show that Türkiye, which continues to lead the world in flour exports while maintaining its position …

Press release… The cereals, pulses and oilseeds sector is targeting a spike in exports in the second half of 2026… With a wide range of products—from baked goods to cereals, vegetable oils to cat and dog food, pulses to confectionery and spices to oilseeds—the Aegean Exporters’ Associations achieved a 23 …

July 2026… BEE&YOU at ECRM San Diego! ✨ I was delighted to take part in the ECRM Beverage Summer Session, held July 19–21 in San Diego. The event brought together beverage brands and retail buyers to discover new products, explore industry trends, and build meaningful business connections. During the event, …

July 2026… Approximately 19,000 tonnes of geographically protected kashar and gruyere cheeses are produced annually in Kars province… Kars province, with its vast pastures and highlands, rich vegetation and strong livestock infrastructure, is one of Türkiye’s most important centres for milk and dairy product production. Approximately 19,000 tonnes of geographically …

ANKARA… Rather than engaging in direct price competition with global giants to increase its share of the vast US market, the Turkish confectionery and patisserie sector is entering the fray with a strategy centred on ‘authentic flavours’ and ‘premium gifting’. A ‘Market Entry Strategy Report’ has been drawn up as …

Press release… July 2026… Director-General calls for open markets and protecting vulnerable people amid uncertain outlook… Rome – Three consecutive years of progress in reducing global hunger demonstrate that hunger is not inevitable, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, said Tuesday at …

Press release… July 2026… Alper Sesli, Chairman of Dream Sales Machine, which develops projects for the coffee industry, stated that coffee festivals have now become not just cultural events but also a tool for economic development. “A coffee festival directly stimulates around 60 sectors, ranging from tourism to logistics and …