Press release… Yusuf Gabay, Chairman of the Board of the Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association—which accounts for 55 percent of Türkiye’s exports of seedless raisins, dried apricots and dried figs, products in which the country is a world leader in production and export—stated in his remarks that highlighted …

Press release… Muhammet Öztürk, Coordinating Chairman of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations, stated that they account for 22 percent of the country’s 36 billion dollars agrifood exports. Muhammet Öztürk, noted that the Aegean Exporters’ Associations generate over 7.5 billion dollars in foreign exchange for Türkiye by distributing the products of Turkish …

Press release… Don’t be fooled by a wet winter: the fire risk could rise before summer arrives Contrary to expectations, a wet winter does not always mean a milder fire season. Grasses and shrubs that grow rapidly in the rain can turn into fuel that ignites easily in hot and …

QU Dongyu addresses Vatican-hosted high-level symposium: AI and the Future of Human Dignity 25/05/2026 Rome – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today called for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be guided by human dignity, inclusion and solidarity, warning that “technological change is …

Press release… Pickled products, which are among Türkiye’s traditional delicacies, consolidated their leading position in global markets in 2025. Whilst Türkiye exported pickled products worth 458 million dollars in 2025, Izmir achieved the distinction of being the world’s leading exporter of pickled products, with exports worth 207 million dollars. Hayrettin …

Press release… At a time when the climate crisis has hampered production and led to crop losses across many products, Türkiye’s agricultural sector has managed to ramped up its exports thanks to the strong ties forged between producers and exporters. Türkiye’s agricultural exports rose by 1.3 percent over the past …

Press release… May, 2026 Türkiye is gearing up for a bountiful season for peaches and nectarines. The first harvest ceremony of the season for peaches and nectarines took place in Selçuk district of Izmir province. Over a four-month period in 2026, exports of peaches and nectarines rose by 347 percent …

Long regarded as a by-product in the dairy sector, whey is now one of the most influential drivers of the global dairy commodities market. As demand for sports nutrition, high-protein products and functional foods continues to rise, the value of whey-based ingredients is soaring and this shift is reshaping dairy …

In the Black Sea region, climate change is affecting the yield and planting times of agricultural products, while farmers complain of drought, sudden temperature changes and increased pests. Experts emphasize the need for adaptation strategies to cope with these effects. Hazelnut The Black Sea region is known as one of …

In an event featuring speakers from various fields, including the textile, food and oil sectors, the importance of accurate information in food production and sustainability was highlighted. Common misconceptions about palm oil and vegetable oils were evaluated in light of scientific data. Dr. Fahri Yemişçioğlu Supporting discussions on food production …