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31 October

NESTLE TO MEET TURKEY’S MEDICAL NUTRITION PRODUCT IMPORTS…

The multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation Nestle held a groundbreaking ceremony of Turkey’s first medical nutrition plant in northwestern Bursa province. Set to be established with an investment worth TL 250 million ($30 million), the facility will be Nestle’s largest investment in Turkey since 2011 and its fifth …

31 October

ONE THIRD OF TURKISH BIOTECH ENTERPRISES ENGAGES IN AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY…

The number of enterprises carrying out activities in biotechnology reached 363 in 2019, the country’s statistical authority announced Friday. Research and development (R&D) expenditures of the enterprises in 2019 rose to around 324.5 million Turkish liras ($57.13 million), which was nearly 276 million Turkish liras ($57.2 million) in the previous …

30 October

ÖR-KOOP BRINGS IN PRODUCERS AND LOCAL ECONOMY…

The Agricultural Development Cooperative of Nazilli (ÖR-KOOP), which was established by 7 producers in 1979 to develop the local farmers in Nazilli district of Aydın province, continues to grow with the goal of branding. ÖR-KOOP Chairman Ünal Önal said that they are one of the largest co-ops with 2 thousand …

29 October

ESCAPING THE ‘ERA OF PANDEMICS’: EXPERTS WARN WORSE CRISES TO COME

Press release… Highlights: Intergovernmental Council on Pandemic Prevention;Addressing risk drivers including deforestation & wildlife trade;Tax high pandemic-risk activities 540,000 – 850,000 unknown viruses in nature could still infect people;More frequent, deadly and costly pandemics forecast;Current economic impacts are 100 times the estimated cost of prevention Future pandemics will emerge more …

29 October

CORONAVIRUS RAISES INTEREST IN TARHANA SOUP!

Coronavirus increased interest in tarhana! The demand for tarhana, which is indispensable on the tables in winter, has increased during the coronavirus epidemic. In addition to domestic sales, Uşak (a province in Western Anatolia) tarhana is exported to many countries such as Germany, Austria, New Zealand and the USA. Tarhana, …

29 October

VIOREL GUTU: TURKEY RANKS 7TH GLOBALLY IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

Turkey has been a member of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) since April 6 1948 and takes place in the list of stars in terms of agricultural production of the organization. FAO’s Sub-regional Coordinator for Central Asia and Turkey Representative Viorel Gutu said Turkey is in …

28 October

IRAQ LIFTS BAN ON TOMATO IMPORTS!

Press release… The seasonal ban on fresh tomato imports imposed by Iraq since July ended two days ago. Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association Chairman Hayrettin Uçak said fresh tomato exports reached to 304 million dollars in 2019 which was 292 million dollars in 2018. Uçak said, “We sent …

28 October

TARİŞ SETS A PRICE OF 26 LIRAS FOR EXTRA VIRGIN OIL…

Press release… Hilmi Sürek, Chairman of the Tariş Olive and Olive Oil Agricultural Sales Cooperatives Union, said that they have determined the price level that aims to satisfy the producer by making the best use of all the possibilities of the Union. Stating that they have set a price of …

28 October

OSMAN ÖZ: CONSUME RAISINS AGAINST PANDEMIC!

Press release… Expressing that the World Health Organization (WHO) has included raisins in the list of healthy products, while strengthens immunity in the human body, Chairman of Turkey Dried Fruits Industry Board Osman Öz said, “It is expected that the domestic consumption of raisin producing countries is 550 thousand 448 …

27 October

HASAN GİRENES: DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHAPES THE FUTURE OF SOCIETIES

Press release… Hasan Girenes said the food that needs to be produced in the next 40 years will be more than what had been produced in 6 thousand years in the past. Yaşar Holding Vice President of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Hasan Girenes drew attention the importance of supporting with …