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8 April

KALYONCU: TRABZON REGION LEADS THE EXPORTS TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

In the 3-month period covering January-March 2021, exports to the Russian Federation from Trabzon province reached 49 million 808 thousand 140 dollars. There was a 55 percent increase in exports compared to the same period of the previous year. In the first quarter of the year, almost all of the …

7 April

“WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE?”

Metro Turkey, implemented many projects on food safety so far, has newly kicked off the move of “What’s on your plate?” The life story of 430 fresh vegetables and fruit varieties, including 8 thousand 500 products in total, from field to table is shared with 15 different traceability information. Both …

7 April

HONEY PRODUCTION SURGES 42 TIMES IN GAZİANTEP REGION!

In Gaziantep province, beekeepers have completed all preparations for the honey production period. Gaziantep Beekepers’ Association Chairperson Nebi Koca stated that 10 years ago, only 10 tonnes of honey was produced annually and 420 tonnes of honey was produced last year in Gaziantep and said, “This year, our goal is …

7 April

“OUR TARGET IS THE GLOBAL MARKET IN BURSA BLACK FIG”

Professor Dr. Senih Yazgan, Vice Chair of Uludağ Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association (UYMSİB) said that Bursa Black Fig, which is identified with the city, is a special and important crop that has no rival in the world market and has no limit in its exports. Dr. Yazgan said, …

6 April

NEW COLLABORATION FOR FOOD WASTE IN TURKEY…

04 Mar 2021 Ankara – Hotels, restaurants and food services have a vital role to play in reducing food loss and waste. These include reviewing how they source produce, create menus, and manage leftovers and plate waste. To ensure improvements in this area, FAO is bringing together public and private actors to …

6 April

CÜNEYT DOĞAN: RUSSIAN QUOTA FOR TURKISH TOMATO EXPIRES

The Russian export quota for Turkey’s tomato producers and exporters this year will soon expire, a sectoral representative said, noting that they seek complete removal of the quotas that hamper trade. The quota is being raised by 50,000 tons each time and currently, the Turkish exporters have only 4,458 tons …

5 April

“THERE IS A SERIOUS POTENTIAL BY BRANDING IN ADDED-VALUE EXPORT”

Press release… An important potential in value-added exports by branding… Cahit Doğan Yağcı, Chairman of the Aegean Furniture Paper and Forest Products Exporters’ Association, said that there are over 3,500 endemic plants across Turkey where the export of leading crops such as laurel, oregano and rosemary are made. “In Turkey …

5 April

TURKEY EXPORTS 79,500 TONNES OF HAZELNUTS IN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS…

In the first 3 months of the year, 32,190 tonnes out of 79,500 tonnes of hazelnut exports were realized by companies in Trabzon province. Companies based in Trabzon region made 254 million 225 thousand 624 dollars out of 576 million 655 thousand 698 dollars of hazelnut exports. Most products from …

4 April

FIVE TIMES PRICE DIFFERENCE FROM FIELD TO MARKET!

Şemsi Bayraktar pointed out that the difference between producer and consumer prices has never been closed. Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) Chairman Şemsi Bayraktar emphasized that the price difference between producers and consumers reached 5 times in March. Bayraktar said, “The price difference between the producer and the market …

4 April

“ANATOLIA, HOMELAND OF AGRICULTURE, HAS MANY TALES TO TELL”

Press release… The target for exports of cereals, pulses, oilseeds to the USA is 1 billion dollars… “Anatolia, which is believed to be the homeland of agriculture, has very old stories to tell,” said Mustafa Terci, head of Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association. Stating that wheat …