Press release… On the occasion of World Coffee Day, the Turkish Agricultural Diplomacy Group (TTDG) brought together industry representatives at an event organised at the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM). Melisa Mutlu, Chairwoman of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TİM) Agriculture Committee and also TTDG Board of Directors, Kazım Taycı, Chair of …
Read More »EU registration increases the visibility of Turkish products in the global market…
The number of Turkish products registered in the European Union (EU) has reached 42 and this registration enables products to gain visibility in the global market and gain a competitive advantage in exports. Ankara… Turkish products have been receiving successive geographical indication registrations from the EU, with Ipsala rice becoming …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Does food have a nationality?
Award-winning chef Yunus Emre Akkor, who introduced Ottoman and Turkish cuisine to the world, talked about his research on gastronomy and culinary history and food sustainability under the title ‘Culinary Stories of an Empire’ at Sabancı University. Akkor said, “There is a fact that should not be forgotten: Food (dish, …
Read More »Turkish Breakfast on its way to UNESCO!
Press release… Turkish breakfast culture is now a candidate for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Süleyman Dilsiz, the author of Türkiye’s first breakfast book, gastronom and researcher made an application to UNESCO. Turkish breakfast, with its rich diversity, cultural depth and strengthening …
Read More »Türkiye sets higher targets for fast-growing gastronomy tourism…
Türkiye is rolling up its sleeves to increase its income from gastronomy tourism, which is expected to reach 18 billion dollars by the end of the year and 25 billion dollars by 2025. Gastronomy tourism is defined as a form of travel to discover the culinary culture, local dishes, beverages and production methods …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
