Food

TÜGİS President Kaan Sidar stated that global tensions and climatic challenges caused world food prices to rise by 4.3 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, but that the Turkish food industry nevertheless maintained its volume of 160 billion dollars. “Total annual exports soared by 4.5 percent to 273.5 …

Press release… According to records from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Türkiye’s exports to Syria rose to 2.6 billion dollars in 2025, a 69.6 percent spike over the previous year. Increased commercial contacts throughout the year, continuous dialogue mechanisms established in the field and the structure of exporters that can …

Most consumed vegetables were tomatoes, cucumbers and potatoes, while tangerines, bananas and watermelons led among fruits… ISTANBUL… Tangerines were the most consumed fruit and tomatoes the most preferred vegetable in Istanbul in 2025, according to data from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Bananas The city’s Bayrampaşa and Ataşehir wholesale fruit and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …