Press release… Türkiye’s animal food exports amounted to 3.86 billion dollars in 2024. The fisheries and animal products sector succeeded in increasing its export performance by 10.8 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. Ali Can Yamanyılmaz, Member of the Sectors Council of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) and …
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 »Jak Eskinazi: Afyonkarahisar targets 1 billion dollars in exports
Press release… Afyonkarahisar, the capital of thermal, food and marble, ramped up its exports by 15 percent in 2024 from 613.8 million to 709.3 million dollars, according to the data of the Ministry of Trade. Jak Eskinazi Jak Eskinazi, Coordinator Chair of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB), underlined that Afyonkarahisar …
Read More »Ayvalık ‘Basket/Kelle cheese’ receives a geographical indication…
Press release… After olive oil, curd dessert, gummy gum cookies and karadiken, which are included in the cuisine of Ayvalık, which is branded with its seafood, appetisers, gastronomy, olive oil and olive oil dishes, Ayvalık Basket / Kelle (head) cheese is now geographically marked. The geographical indication application made by …
Read More »Türkiye’s first and original labne cheese ‘PINAR LABNE’ 40 years old!
Press release… Exported to 29 Countries Pınar Labne; Whether for Breakfast, Meals and Desserts… Pınar Labne, which was first introduced to consumers in 1984 by Pınar, Türkiye’s leading brand in the dairy sector, celebrates its 40th anniversary. Serpil Veral With its health, quality and innovation-oriented approach, Pınar Dairy (Süt) produced …
Read More »Patent application for the first yoghurt formulation…
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı disclosed that the first yoghurt formulation developed by the research institutes affiliated to TAGEM (General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies) has been applied for a patent. He also noted that the formulation in question was the product of a 3-year study. İbrahim …
Read More »EU’s raw milk production totals 160.8 million tonnes in 2023…
Germany on top in drinking milk, acidified milk products, butter, and cheese production, official figures show… The EU’s raw milk production was up 0.8 million tonnes year-on-year in 2023, reaching 160.8 million tonnes, the regional statistical bureau Eurostat said on Monday. The largest portion of the raw milk, 149.3 million …
Read More »Russia turns to Türkiye for butter imports amid price surge…
Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) announced Wednesday that the country has commenced butter imports from Türkiye. According to a statement Rosselkhoznadzor made to Russian media, Türkiye began exporting butter to Russia on Oct. 27, with a total of 20 tonnes imported as of Oct. 29. The Russian Ministry …
Read More »How is the butter shortage in Europe affecting the world?
In Europe, where the market changes seasonally, the availability of milk cream boosts in November and December as milk production increases and fresh demand decreases. However, demand for cheese in the European Union is expected to put a strain on butter supply… Butter According to dairy supplier Maxum Foods, which …
Read More »‘Gruyere cheese’ made from cow’s milk in Kars registered with geographical indication…
Kars… In the Türkiye’s northeastern province of Kars, ‘gruyere cheese’ produced from the milk of cows fed in high altitude plateaus was registered with a geographical sign. Kadir Bozan The producers, who pass the milk collected in the dairy in the province through certain stages, then boil the milk into …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
