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16 March 20264 min reading
Fertilizer shock clouds Europe’s grain outlook
Soaring nitrogen costs triggered by war-related energy disruptions are prompting European farmers to cut fertilizer use, scale back corn and wheat plans, and shift acreage toward less input-intensive crops, raising fresh concerns over grain supplies, yields, and import dependence, Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, reported.
16 March 20262 min reading
Great Interest in the 15th Arbella International Photography Competition
The 15th Arbella International Photography Competition Exhibition, a reflection of Arbella’s long-standing support for the arts, met with art enthusiasts at Taksim Sanat.
16 March 20262 min reading
Ülker to Build Gastro-nomy High School and Dormitory in Erzurum
As part of its support for the Gastronomy High Schools Project led by the Ministry of National Education, Yıldız Holding has signed a protocol for the establishment of the Ülker Gastronomy Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School and a 200-capacity student dormitory in Erzurum.
16 March 20262 min reading
TUSAF leadership stands by Turkish companies in Dubai
Mesut Çakmak, President of the Turkish Flour Industrialists Federation (TUSAF), together with members of the federation’s board of directors, attended the Dubai Gulfood Food Fair, widely recognized as one of the largest food exhibitions in the world.
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17 March 20267 min reading
Shaping tomorrow’s gummy production: Four imperatives for success
Consumers’ expectations for constant innovation, wider product diversity, and transparent production are driving a profound transformation in the gummy confectionery sector.
17 March 20264 min reading
One in two people has a fatty liver
Processed foods and the unconscious use of supplements and medications can strain the liver’s natural detoxification capacity, leading to fatty liver disease.
16 March 20265 min reading
Whole wheat bread campaign in Türkiye: A strategic transformation from regulation to consumer experience
Transitioning to whole wheat flour is not simply about raising extraction rates; it requires a fundamental redesign of process discipline and functional performance.
19 February 20263 min reading
Ways to nourish your body without strain during the winter months
Even though the body is often hidden beneath layers of thick clothing in winter, it deserves the same care regardless of the season. Cold days, shorter daylight hours, and a slower pace of life directly affect eating habits as well.
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15 October 20255 min reading
Tradition meets competition as Italy’s pasta industry seeks new solutions
At the World Durum and Pasta Forum 2025 in Rome, industry leaders, millers, and policymakers warned that small farm sizes, rising costs, and reliance on imports are putting pressure on Italy’s pasta supply chain. Calls for stronger contracts, quality incentives, and greater cooperation marked the debate on how to safeguard the country’s global pasta leadership.
15 September 20257 min reading
World Pasta Day returns to Istanbul for the third time
Istanbul, the meeting point of three continents, is once again hosting the universal story of pasta. World Pasta Day 2025 will unite flavor, culture, and innovation in Istanbul for the third time. From Tradition to the Future: The Heart of the Pasta World Will Beat in Its Homeland.
06 August 202514 min reading
Growing Business, Lowering Footprint, Multiplying Impact for a Sustainable Future
Over 1,200 business leaders from the food, feed, and sustainable mobility and materials sectors gathered at Bühler’s headquarters in Uzwil, Switzerland, to address the urgent challenge of building successful businesses that feed and move 10 billion people sustainably by 2050.
13 June 202512 min reading
The Russian durum wheat market: Reviving a lost heritage
Once a dominant supplier of high-quality durum wheat to Mediterranean markets, Russia is now striving to reclaim its historic legacy. As pasta consumption rises and global trade routes shift, can Russia revive its “Taganrog” wheat reputation and reestablish itself on the world stage?
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16 March 202612 min reading
Özmen Un’s success story from a lights-out mill to a TURQUALITY-crowned brand
Aiming to shift the global strength of the Turkish flour industry from “price” to “performance and brand,” Özmen Un is undergoing a major transformation under the leadership of CEO Oğuz Özmen.
19 February 202611 min reading
Egypt’s flour Industry is seeking to overcome intense domestic competition through exports
Speaking to BBM Magazine, Ahmed El-Sebaie describes a crowded Egyptian flour market where intense competition is squeezing prices.
23 January 202617 min reading
Grains don’t just sustain agriculture; they sustain social stability
Grains are not only an agricultural commodity; they are the foundation of food security, economic stability and strategic independence. Increasing wheat production in Türkiye is vital not merely as an economic target, but for national food security, strategic independence and rural development.
21 January 202619 min reading
Ulusoy Flour Co-Founder Nevin Ulusoy on the next era of milling: Mills will run quieter, women’s voices louder
Nevin Ulusoy, co-founder of Ulusoy Flour, speaks to Miller Magazine about her determined transition from teaching to milling and the “quiet work” behind one of Türkiye’s leading flour groups.
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16 March 20265 min reading
Hormuz is not a Black Sea–style disruption
In an assessment for BBM Magazine, IGC Executive Director Arnaud Petit clarifies that while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have heightened concerns over energy, freight and fertilizer markets, the disruption does not mirror the systemic grain supply shock seen in the Black Sea.
16 March 20267 min reading
The Iran war: Potential food security impacts
The more than 70% decline in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has roiled energy markets and put up to one-third of global fertilizer trade at risk.
16 March 20267 min reading
How will the US-Israel-Iran war affect the global baking and pasta industry?
The U.S.–Israel operation against Iran has created a new geopolitical risk zone that could affect not only the political balance of the Middle East but also the global trade and food system.
19 February 20268 min reading
Connected, Intelligent, Sustainable – Building the Factory of the Future
A shortage of skilled workers, rising costs, margins under pressure and growing sustainability requirements have long become a reality for food producers.
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19 February 202614 min reading
Global grain trade enters an era of ample supply and fierce competition
Speakers at Dubai’s World Grain and Pulses Forum 2026 described a well-supplied 2025/26 market with recovering trade, but warned that ample supply will intensify competition—shifting the real battle to execution amid freight and route risk, policy shocks and volatile demand.
19 February 20266 min reading
Rethinking bread waste: A critical transformation between bakeries and retail
Bread waste is a strategic issue that directly concerns the future of the bakery sector. Confronting this challenge is not merely a matter of environmental responsibility; it is equally a question of economic sustainability and competitiveness.
09 December 20254 min reading
The longstanding restrictions faced by Turkish pasta producers are now at Italy’s doorstep
The United States is preparing to impose restrictions on Italian pasta similar to the quotas that Europe has enforced on Turkish pasta manufacturers for years. The new 92% tariff the U.S. plans to apply to Italian pasta could lead to price hikes on American retail shelves.
24 November 20256 min reading
Durum wheat balance eases, but looming US–Italy pasta tariff dispute clouds the outlook
At AgroFoodSummit 2025 in Mersin, Areté’s Filippo Bertuzzi warned that while global durum supplies are recovering and prices are easing, a potential US tariff shock on Italian pasta could become the next disruptive force for the market.
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14 November 20255 min reading
Bakery technologies to take the spotlight at IDMA Istanbul 2026
The global grain and bakery industry will once again come together at IDMA Istanbul 2026. The latest technologies shaping the grain, feed, pulses and bakery industries will meet in Istanbul, where every key theme of transformation from automation and sustainable production to food safety and digitalization will take center stage.
13 November 20254 min reading
“We must transform Turkish Pasta into a globally recognized, trusted, and preferred brand”
TIM President Mustafa Gültepe called for strengthening the brand value of the Turkish pasta industry at the World Pasta Day event.
13 November 20255 min reading
Anatolia Lies in the DNA of Italian Pasta
Today, I’d like to talk about pasta and nutrition from a dietitian’s perspective. Nutrition is not just a science—it’s also a culture. Culture is what brings people together; it’s how we express love, celebrate joyful moments, and even share in sorrow.
27 October 20254 min reading
“We must transform Turkish Pasta into a globally recognized, trusted, and preferred brand”
TIM President Mustafa Gültepe called for strengthening the brand value of the Turkish pasta industry at the World Pasta Day event.

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Flour industry meets in Gaziantep, the capital of grain and tourism

30 September 20252 min reading

Flour sector is meeting in Gaziantep with all its stakeholders. Sector representatives who had a difficult season will discuss future projections after the harvest.

The Turkish Flour Industrialists’ Federation (TUSAF) is preparing for one of the most significant gatherings of the flour industry. The annual “Post-Harvest Extended Sector Evaluation Meeting,” organized under the federation’s umbrella, will take place in Gaziantep on October 2–5, 2025. Hosted by the Çukurova Flour Industrialists’ Association (ÇUSD) and the Southeastern Flour Industrialists’ Association (GUSAD), this year’s event will be held under the theme “Post-Harvest Future Projections.”

TUSAF Chairman Mehmet Mesut Çakmak highlighted the importance of the meeting for sectoral unity and collaboration, stating:
“I consider these gatherings, which bring together all stakeholders of our flour industry, extremely valuable and productive. By prioritizing respect and cooperation, working harder, and contributing more, I believe we can take our sector to the very top. In Gaziantep, a city rich in history and culture, we will not only experience unforgettable flavors but also take the pulse of the industry. It will be an honor to host all our stakeholders at this important event.”

The Gaziantep meeting is expected to go beyond evaluating the current status of the industry; it will also play a decisive role in shaping the strategic roadmap for the future. Participants will discuss production, exports, consumption, and upcoming trends in Turkey’s flour sector, which continues to hold global leadership.