Press release… July 2026… Yusuf Gabay, Sustainability and Organic Products Coordinator at the Aegean Exporters’ Associations and Chairman of the Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that Türkiye is a reliable supplier in global markets for seedless dried grapes, dried figs and dried apricots in global markets not …
Read More »Yusuf Gabay: We expect to export 2 billion dollars in dried fruits this year
Press release… July 2026… Aegean exporters account for 62 percent of Türkiye’s dried fruit exports… The dried fruit sector aims for 2 billion dollars in exports by the end of 2026… The Turkish dried fruit sector maintained its strong position in world markets during the first half of 2026. In …
Read More »The common message for dried figs: Quality begins in the orchard!
Press release… Major Meeting in Dried Fig Production: All Parties Come Together in Aydın In Türkiye’s western province of Aydın, the capital of dried fig production, all parties united at the “Fig Summit” to ensure a smooth and comfortable export journey for the “fruit of paradise,” dried figs. The meeting …
Read More »Yusuf Gabay: Farmers play a vital role in food security and sustainability
Press release… Yusuf Gabay, Chairman of the Board of the Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association—which accounts for 55 percent of Türkiye’s exports of seedless raisins, dried apricots and dried figs, products in which the country is a world leader in production and export—stated in his remarks that highlighted …
Read More »Yusuf Gabay wins election at Aegean Dried Fruit Exporters’ Association!
Press release… A Second Gabay Era at Dried Fruit Exporters’ Association… The election at the Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association, which accounts for 55 percent of Türkiye’s dried fruit exports, was truly breathtaking. Yusuf Gabay’s yellow list received 74 votes, while Fatma Behit’s list received 70 votes. Both …
Read More »Turkish dried fruit sector sets its sights on 2025…
Press release… Türkiye, a world leader in the production and export of seedless raisins, dried apricots and dried figs, which dominate the dried fruit sector, achieved exports worth 1.7 billion dollars in 2025 despite production losses caused by the climate crisis. Turkish Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters Association, which …
Read More »Exporters transform aflatoxin-contaminated figs into energy, receive international sustainability award in Spain…
Press release… Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association’s “Sustainable Management of Dried Figs with Aflatoxin Project” was deemed worthy of the award in the competition where eight countries, including the USA, Spain, Austria and China, were nominated. In addition to contributing to the prestige of Turkish dried figs, the …
Read More »Mehmet Ali Işık: Turkish figs are produced according to international standards
Press release… Food codex is meticulously applied in figs… Everyone can consume our dried figs with peace of mind… Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association held a press conference at the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB) on Tuesday, 3 December 2024. Fatma Behit Informing that Türkiye meets 60 percent of …
Read More »Global dried fruit industry leaders come together in Canada…
Press release… The largest organisation of the world dried and shelled fruit sector took place in Canada… Industry leaders in the dried fruit industry from more than 60 countries gathered in Canada… The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC), the highest consultation platform for dried fruits and nuts worldwide, …
Read More »YUSUF GABAY: WE PROCESS DRIED FIGS LIKE GOLD!
Press release… Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association (EKMMİB) brought together all parties of the sector at the “Dried Fig Board” meeting in Aegean province of Aydın, the capital of dried fig production, for the sustainable export of dried figs where Türkiye is the world leader in production and …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
