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24 July

FULL SUPPORT FROM AEGEAN EXPORTERS TO THE EU’S ‘GREEN DEAL ACTION PLAN’

Press release… The European Union announced the “European Union Green Deal” on 11 December 2019, with the goal of setting to zero carbon emissions by 2050. It has implemented the “Green Deal Action Plan” in order to adapt to the steps taken by the EU, the largest trade and investment …

23 July

TURKEY TO ESTABLISH GREEN INDUSTRIAL ZONES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EU GREEN DEAL ACTION PLAN…

Turkey aims to establish green industrial zones and generalized industrial regions as part of its just-released landmark Green Deal Action Plan, among the nation’s steps to be part of the European Union Green Deal. The action plan, released by the Trade Ministry on Friday, includes 32 objectives and 81 actions across …

22 July

BAYER REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO INCREASING FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION…

On July 21, market-leader Bayer reaffirmed its commitment to promoting increased worldwide consumption of fruits and vegetables with the announcement of new portfolio innovations and a business strategy for horticulture. The strategy focuses on activities that deliver tailored solutions to the farm, advance sustainable innovations on the farm and address …

22 July

TURKEY TO REDUCE THE USE OF PESTICIDES AND CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS IN AGRICULTURE…

Turkey will reduce the use of pesticides (a substance or mixtures of substances used to prevent, control or reduce harmful organisms) and anti-microbials and chemical fertilizers in order to ensure sustainability in agriculture and to prevent exports from being disrupted within the scope of the EU European Green Deal. Organic …

21 July

JAPAN RELEASES DETAILS ON AGRICULTURAL EXPORT EXPANSION PLAN…

The Government of Japan (GOJ) published a report outlining measures to address next steps in theExport Expansion Action Strategy for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Products and Food. The GOJintends to facilitate investment in export facilities and export logistics throughout food and agriculturalsupply chains to achieve its goal of growing exports …

20 July

TURKEY HAS MOST STARBUCKS IN EUROPE EXCEPT UK, WHY?

When scrolling through Turkish social media you will inevitably come across the long-discussed debate over why there are so many Starbucks in Turkey. Why are the coffee chain’s stores so popular in a country that has its own rich, unique, world-renowned local coffee culture? The topic has been agonized over …

20 July

SEVERE DROUGHT CULPRIT OF FISH DEATHS IN KIZILIRMAK, TURKEY’S LONGEST RIVER…

Rising in the steep mountains of Eastern Anatolia and reaching the Black Sea by collecting water from many streams as it passes several provinces, Kızılırmak, Turkey’s longest river, has been on the agenda with mass fish deaths seen in recent weeks. Locals noted that mass fish deaths might be linked to drought, which destroys habitat and …

20 July

PINAR DAIRY TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG FARMERS…

Press release… A protocol was signed between Pınar Süt (leading dairy company in Turkey) and İzmir Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry for the development of young farmers. Mustafa Özen, İdil Yiğitbaşı, Gürkan Hekimoğlu A new cooperation was signed with İzmir Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry under the direction …

19 July

TURKEY’S EXPORTS OF FROZEN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES SEE A 32 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS…

Turkey’s exports of frozen fruit and vegetables saw a 32 percent increase in the first six months of the year, with the global demand for the products soaring during the coronavirus pandemic. The sector has now set eyes on a target of $250 million yearly exports. Hayrettin Uçak According to data by …

18 July

TURKISH TRADE MINISTRY RELEASES ITS PLAN TO ADAPT WITH THE EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL…

The Turkish Trade Ministry on July 16 released its detailed plan to adapt with the European Green Deal standards in its economic activity, particularly the exporting sectors.The Green Deal Action Plan, which includes 32 objectives and 81 actions under nine headlines, aims to support Turkey’s transition to a more sustainable and source-efficient economy in …