Events and Exhibitions

Türkiye’s central Anatolian province of Konya aims to preserve the region’s rich cuisine for the future with 87 geographically indicated food products. KOGAT President Ali Ülkü emphasized the importance of this initiative, emphasizing that Konya is home to a diverse range of culinary cultures. The aim is to enhance the …

World Olive Tree Day was proclaimed at the 40th session of the UNESCO General Conference in 2019 and takes place on 26 November every year. The olive tree, specifically the olive branch, holds an important place in the minds of men and women. Since ancient times, it has symbolized peace, …

Press release… Mehmet Ali Işık, Head of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association and Sustainability and Organic Products Coordinator of the Aegean Exporters’ Association, announced that Japan imports 80 billion dollars worth of food products annually. Pointing out that the TURQUALITY Project, Turkish Tastes, successfully implemented in the …

Press release… The Aegean Exporters’ Association, which contributes 35 percent of Türkiye’s food exports to Japan, has taken a major step toward integrating Turkish cuisine into the curriculum at Otsuma Women’s University in Japan. Osman Serdaroğlu, founder and chef of Türkiye’s Michelin-starred restaurant TERUAR, presented Turkish cuisine to students and …

Press release… Akhisar Commodity Exchange Chairman Alper Alhat came together with olive oil producers. At the meeting, which was also attended by Murat Akın, Manisa Provincial Coordinator of the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (TKDK). Pointing out that a two-phase model was imposed on olive oil factories because they …

Press release… COP 31 in Türkiye: A test of sincerity for political will As Türkiye’s hosting of COP 31 is confirmed, experts point out that this diplomatic success comes with significant responsibilities. According to Dr. Nuran Talu, who emphasizes that Türkiye must be prepared for international criticism for its climate …

Press release… At COP30, Türkiye as one of the pilot countries, presented its experience in the Convergence Initiative, integrating global agenda of food systems transformation with climate action. The panel event underscored Türkiye’s pioneering role in advancing policy coherence and multi-stakeholder collaboration on a global scale. 21 November 2025,Belém –The panel …

Press release… Thanks to your support, our Association is experiencing one of its most successful periods in the seed sector. Founded 40 years ago on solid foundations and principles, our Association has achieved two more significant milestones in its 41st year. We made significant contributions, together with Sub-Union of Seed …

Two of Türkiye’s well-known regional specialties, candied chestnut from the northwestern province of Bursa and the Thracian city of Edirne’s İpsala rice, have joined the European Union’s register of geographical indications, bringing the country’s total number of EU-certified products to 42. Candied chestnut Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı announced the news, highlighting that …

The number of Turkish products registered in the European Union (EU) has reached 42 and this registration enables products to gain visibility in the global market and gain a competitive advantage in exports. Ankara… Turkish products have been receiving successive geographical indication registrations from the EU, with Ipsala rice becoming …