Statistical Facts

October, 2026… Türkiye’s fisheries exports rose by 16.5 percent in the January–September period compared to the same period last year, reaching 1.8 billion dollars. IZMIR… According to data from the Aegean Exporters’ Associations, fisheries exports surged by 5.5 percent in volume during the first nine months of the year, totalling …

Press release… October, 2026… The Adana, Hatay and Mersin Provinces Fishery Producers’ Association, established with the aim of bringing together the fishery sector in the Eastern Mediterranean under a single umbrella, has commenced operations with 18 members. Ali Can Yamanyılmaz, a member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish …

Press release… October, 2026… State of the World’s Forests 2026 report identifies restoration as a high-impact investment that benefits people, agrifood systems and the environment… 28/09/2026 Rome – Forest and landscape restoration is a cost-effective response to food security, biodiversity, climate, and other development challenges, according to a new report …

Press release… October, 2026… International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2026: New FAO interactive illustrates estimated losses worldwide Rome – Reducing food loss and waste has transformative potential for agrifood systems, as saving food from being lost or wasted also saves nutrients, natural resources and money, while …

October, 2026… Around 1,850 seed companies are propelling the sector to the top with state support… Kayhan Yıldırım M. Kayhan Yıldırım, President of the Turkish Seed Growers Association (TÜRKTOB), stated that approximately 1,850 companies in the seed sector are advancing the industry through state support and R&D investments. ANTALYA… Speaking …

Press release… October, 2026… According to a statement by the Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB); while 188,000 tonnes of hazelnut exports generated 1,600,941,000 dollars in foreign currency revenue during the January–September period of 2025, the export of 153,000 tonnes of hazelnuts from Türkiye during the January–September period of 2026 …

Press release… October, 2026… According to FAO data, 13.3 percent of the food produced globally is lost before it even reaches the retail stage. Novonesis Türkiye highlights the potential of biosolutions to extend shelf life, reduce production losses, and derive greater value from raw materials. Pınar Tunçkol ISTANBUL… Food loss …

Press release… October, 2026… The InterSupply 2026 Fair, one of the world’s most important global gatherings for the tobacco and tobacco products sector and the heart of the industry, took place in Dortmund, Germany, from 15 to 17 September 2026. The Aegean Tobacco Exporters’ Association (ETİB), the umbrella organisation for …

Press release… October, 2026… Extreme weather events—such as droughts, heatwaves, floods, wildfires and storms—whose frequency, duration and intensity are increasing alongside climate change, are threatening food security worldwide. A study published today by the Zero Carbon Analytics (ZCA) research group reveals how extreme weather events drive up both food inflation …

Press release… October, 2026… Trade disruptions contributed to higher cereal quotations, while adverse weather weighs on sugar production prospects… 02/10/2026 Rome – FAO’s benchmark measure of world food commodity prices increased in September, due mostly to transportation disruptions and weather concerns that constrained availability as well as to higher quotations …