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15 December

Ferhat Gürüz: Türkiye’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports soared by 44 percent in November

Press release… FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EXPORTS REACHED 518.7 MILLION DOLLARS, DRIVEN BY THE TANGERINE SECTOR… Ferhat Gürüz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, announced that Türkiye achieved exports of 518.7 million dollars in November, representing a 44 percent increase compared …

15 December

Authorities speed up new farming strategies amidst drought!

Türkiye, which has received far below‑average rainfall this season, is stepping up efforts to develop new production systems and crop varieties to combat the growing threat of drought. Authorities are preparing drought‑tolerant crop suitability maps for a wide range of products — from barley and potatoes to figs and cherries — …

14 December

Ahmet Tiryakioğlu: Türkiye’s cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector achieved 11.2 billion dollars of exports in the first 11 months

Press release… According to data shared by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM); the cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector, which includes basic food items such as chocolate and cocoa products, sunflower oil, biscuits and wafers, confectionery, pasta and wheat flour, achieved total exports of 11.2 billion dollars in the first …

14 December

Ghana’s cocoa economy at a crossroads!

When Alex Tawiah and Georgina Nyarko first heard about beekeeping on their cocoa farm, they were skeptical. Could bees really help them earn a steady income? They put their misgivings aside and decided to work with Goshen Global Vision, a non-profit that helps small farmers build sustainable livelihoods. With …

14 December

Ali Çandır: We establish an Organised Agricultural Zone for ornamental plant production in Antalya

Mediterranean province of Antalya, which holds a significant share in Türkiye’s ornamental plant production and exports, will establish an Organised Agricultural Zone (OTB) to ramp up the sector’s productivity. Numerous cut flowers, primarily carnations, grown in greenhouses in Antalya region are sent to 80 countries, contributing to the country’s economy. …

14 December

Twenty percent of Türkiye’s white cabbage production from Niğde…

Central Anatolian province of Niğde, which ranks second after Black Sea’s Samsun region in Türkiye’s white cabbage production, has reached the end of the harvest season. The yield, which was 132,155 tonnes in 2024, is expected to exceed 135,000 tonnes this year. Furkan Mete, Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry …

13 December

2025 in review; unlocking the circular economy opportunity

It’s been a pivotal year for the circular economy, full of big ideas and practical breakthroughs. Before we fully dive into 2026, we’re hitting pause for a moment of reflection. Join Fin, Lou, and Pippa who have hand-picked their favourite, most insightful, and memorable moments from the conversations they’ve had …

13 December

Veysel Memiş: We open new doors in Japan

Press release… FOOD TRADE BETWEEN TÜRKİYE AND JAPAN GAINS STRENGTH UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF AHBİB… VEYSEL MEMİŞ: WE REACHED 172.1 MILLION DOLLARS IN NOVEMBER AND OPENED NEW DOORS IN JAPAN The Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters Association (AHBİB), which recorded exports worth 172.1 million dollars in November, has …

13 December

Life stories from Peru: Adapting with cocoa

November, 2025… Adaptation can seem daunting for rural businesses, but it’s a win-win. By adopting sustainable farming techniques like agroforestry, small-scale farmers can drive economic growth while protecting their land. In the third episode in our “Life stories” mini-series, we head to the Peruvian Amazon to see adaptation in action. …

12 December

Fevzi Çondur: Production costs are rising, support needed for cotton!

Press release… The Joint Council Meeting of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) was held in Ankara, chaired by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and attended by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz along with a large number of council members. Fevzi Çondur, TOBB Trade Exchanges Council Vice …