October, 2025

• 18 October

  Bursa; a gastronomic snapshot of a city!

  

  The book ‘From Certification to Plate: Bursa Gastronomy’ by Chef Fatih Yıldırım, a lecturer at Uludağ University, published by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, is not only an archive for the city but also for the world of gastronomy. Presented at the 4th International Bursa Gastronomy Festival, the book offers a comprehensive …

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• 18 October

  Exports of seafood and almonds to China are commencing, with cherries next in line!

  

  Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, who travelled to China for the Belt and Road Food Security Conference, signed protocols paving the way for exports of seafood, including salmon, sea bream and sea bass and almonds to China. Yumaklı stated that Türkiye is also keen to enter the Chinese market …

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• 17 October

  Junior World Food Day: FAO inspires young people with celebrity cooking show

  

  Italian national rugby players, actors, youth activists and celebrity chefs place the spotlight on healthy eating and reduced food waste… 17/10/2025 Rome – Players from Italy’s national rugby team, activists and influencers today joined Italian celebrity chef Alessandro Borghese and global actress Monique Coleman for a celebration of food and creativity on Junior World Food Day, …

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• 17 October

  Mesut Ergin: Prefer Ayvalık olive oil!

  

  Press release… Warning from Ayvalık Mayor Mesut Ergin to consumers purchasing Ayvalık olive oil online! ‘Choose Geographically Indicated Products’ Ayvalık Mayor Mesut Ergin recommended that consumers, when purchasing Ayvalık olive oil online from their cities of residence without visiting Balıkesir’s district of Ayvalık, should prefer geographically indicated products. Mayor Mesut …

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• 17 October

  Ferhat Gürüz: Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable sector rising in the global spotlight

  

  Press release… Ferhat Gürüz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, announced that Türkiye exported 240.3 million dollars worth of fresh fruit and vegetables in September. Stating that the total export volume decreased by 55 per cent compared to the same period …

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• 17 October

  Chef Fatmata Binta designated FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa…

  

  FAO Achievement Award honors Ethiopian Institute… 16/10/2025 Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator and advocate for African agrifood systems, as FAO regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa. Fatmata Binta Born in Sierra Leone and based …

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• 17 October

  “Southeastern Türkiye exports 2.6 billion dollars worth of cereals and pulses in nine months”

  

  Press release… The cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector in Southeastern Anatolia maintained its leading position with a 30 per cent share of total exports. Between January and September, the sector’s exports from the Southeast surged by 4.6 per cent to reach 2.6 billion dollars. Sunflower seed oil, which ranked …

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• 16 October

  On World Food Day and Ahead of COP30, ISF and IFPA Unite to Champion Innovation and Sustainability Across the Agri-Food System!

  

    Anaheim, California – The International Seed Federation (ISF) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) today announced a joint engagement at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show and ahead of the UN Climate Conference COP30, reinforcing their shared commitment to building resilient, regenerative, climate resilient, and inclusive agri-food systems. As the world …

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• 16 October

  Pope Leo XIV and world leaders mark World Food Day and FAO at 80 in Rome…

  

  The theme of this year’s World Food Day, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” calls for continued collaboration… 16/10/2025 Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today commemorated World Food Day and its 80th anniversary with a landmark event in Rome, reaffirming its enduring …

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• 16 October

  Kaya Demirer: Türkiye can generate 50 billion dollars in gastronomy-centred revenue!

  

  TURYİD Chairman Kaya Demirer stated that gastronomy accounts for 18-20 percent of total tourism revenue, equivalent to 10 billion dollars. “It’s possible to reach 100 million tourists in 10 years,” he said. “With the right strategy, we can generate 50 billion dollars in gastronomy-centred revenue.” A 50 billion dollar pie …

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