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In the Sarıgöl district of Manisa province, housewives prepare delicious fig chips for winter consumption. The ripe figs are sun-dried and stored in glass jars. Fig chips, which have become a favorite among housewives in the Sarıgöl district of Manisa in recent years, are prepared for winter consumption. Ripe figs …
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August, 2025
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26 August
Muharrem Doğan: Türkiye exported over 1 billion euros worth of organic products last year
Muharrem Doğan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Organic Product Producers and Industrialists Association (ORGÜDER), stated that Türkiye’s organic product exports exceeded 1 billion euros last year, saying, “Approximately 500 million euros of this is organic food products and 500 million euros is organic textile products. We are …
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25 August
Turgay Türkyılmaz: We expect an abundance in anchovy and horse mackerel
Turgay Türkyılmaz, General Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, stated that studies indicate an abundance of anchovies and horse mackerel this year. Türkyılmaz announced that the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will hold the official opening ceremony in Black Sea province of Trabzon this …
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25 August
Mutlu Doğru: If the bioethanol ratio drops, domestic crops will lose!
Mutlu Doğru, President of the Adana Farmers’ Association, stated that bioethanol, produced from sugar beets, maize and agricultural waste, is a strategic product that reduces energy dependence. “Bioethanol contributes to the economy and plays a significant role in combating climate change with its significantly lower carbon emissions compared to fossil …
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25 August
“Demand for healthy foods increases in Japan”
Press release… Işık: “Demand for healthy foods is increasing.” Mehmet Ali Işık, Chair of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that the shift towards healthy foods in Japan significantly increases, mostly in plant-based and frozen food consumption. Pointing out that the frozen food market in Japan has …
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24 August
The traditional Turkish pudding with a surprising twist…
The unique Turkish delicacy, kazandibi, originated in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul where it delighted Ottoman sultans. The traditional treat is a creamy pudding with a caramelised layer, but it has an unexpected ingredient. Chef and author Julie Lin goes to Türkiye to try the pudding… Source: https://www.bbc.com
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24 August
Ministry of Agriculture aims to curb pesticide use with new system…
The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry is transitioning to a new agricultural model to curb pesticide use. Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı announced that under the new “plant prescription” model, agricultural chemicals will now be sold only with a prescription. Producers will no longer be able to purchase pesticides from dealers at will; prescriptions …
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23 August
How a Food Bank successfully impacts its community — and how GFN contributes…
August 5, 2025… Connection is one of the cornerstones of building a successful food bank, according to Chris Rebstock, who knows quite a bit about the subject. Rebstock is one of the co-founders of The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) and spent four decades helping food banks alleviate hunger. Chris Rebstock …
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23 August
Dr. Aslı Samancı: Can royal jelly have positive effects on chronic malnutrition in children?
A study published in Pedatria investigated the potential benefits of royal jelly in children with chronic nutritional disorders. The findings indicated improvements in general health, emotional well-being, and sleep quality, alongside increased appetite and weight gain in children consuming royal jelly. 🔎 In the study, royal jelly was administered as …
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