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01 July 20265 min reading
South America’s weight in global grain trade is set to grow
Speaking at the IDMA Global Grain & Milling Forum, Gustavo Idígoras, President of CIARA-CEC, highlighted the growing role of Argentina and the wider Mercosur region in global grain, oilseed and by-product trade. Argentina produces around 160 million tonnes of cereals and oilseeds annually and has the capacity to export nearly 120 million tonnes, positioning the country as a major contributor to global food security.
01 July 20268 min reading
Gerald Masila: East Africa’s food security depends on trade routes, logistics and regional integration
East Africa’s food security increasingly depends on whether grain can move safely, efficiently and affordably across trade corridors, Gerald Makau Masila, Executive Director of the Eastern Africa Grain Council, said at the IDMA Global Grain & Milling Forum in Istanbul. Masila said the region imports 90–95% of the wheat it consumes and remains highly exposed to disruptions in the Black Sea, Red Sea and Suez routes. He also underlined major opportunities for Türkiye and Africa to deepen cooperation in milling technology, flour, pasta, grain handling and investment.
01 July 20268 min reading
Technology, clean label and functional products take center stage in pasta and bakery
The fifth session of the IDMA Global Grain & Milling Forum explored the future of the pasta and bakery industries through the lens of changing consumer expectations, AI-supported production technologies, clean label solutions, enzyme applications, functional products and sustainability. Alongside the strong production infrastructure and export capacity of the Turkish pasta industry, the panel also highlighted the sector’s need to combat misinformation and establish more effective communication with consumers.
01 July 20265 min reading
IDMA Grain and Milling Forum commences to address the industry agenda
Organized concurrently with the IDMA Istanbul exhibition, the IDMA Grain and Milling Forum commenced under the theme "Resilient Trade and Innovative Milling," bringing together global and local industry leaders in Istanbul. Hosting high-value sessions over two full days, the forum will address the strategic importance of grain, food supply security, 2026 yield expectations, and Turkey's global leadership in technology exports.
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15 June 20265 min reading
A journey carrying the memory of the soil into the future: The Zerun documentary
The Heirloom Wheat Project, carried out by Puratos Türkiye in line with its sustainability vision, was launched in 2023 with the aim of preserving, documenting, and reintroducing Anatolia’s local wheat heritage into production.
20 May 20268 min reading
Türkiye’s pasta industry needs a new strategy to sustain its success
Türkiye’s pasta industry today holds a strong position in global markets. Our country exports nearly 1.5 million tonnes of pasta and accounts for around 26% of global pasta exports.
20 May 20266 min reading
Russian milling industry prepared for major presence at IDMA Exhibition
The XX International “Compound Feed - 2026” Conference was held in Moscow with extensive participation. The sectoral projections of Valery Afanasyev, President of the Russian Union of Compound Feed Producers, and my speech emphasizing the Türkiye-Russia strategic partnership were among the standout highlights of the conference. Following these productive meetings, the Russian feed and milling industry is now preparing for a large-scale participation at the IDMA Exhibition.
14 April 20266 min reading
Dockers Pin height in semi-sweet variety Biscuit may be the game changer for cost reduction
Every ingredient we are adding in the recipe of semi-sweet Hard Dough variety biscuit has some output, which effect on the yield. One of the most popularly used ingredients in Biscuit Industry is Ammonium Bicarbonate.
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15 June 20266 min reading
New Nutrition Trends Are Creating a $3.1 Trillion Market
Strategy& has released its latest report, The Future of Food 2.0. Prepared by Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting arm, the study explores the transformation the global food ecosystem is expected to undergo over the next decade and highlights emerging growth opportunities.
20 May 202613 min reading
Foreign dependency in wheat, global power in production: Japan’s food industry
Despite its limited agricultural land and a nearly 90% dependency on wheat imports, Japan continues to serve as a global benchmark through its high-tech production model in the flour, bakery, and noodle sectors. In this transition from traditional rice-based diets to modern wheat-based consumption, Japan’s industrial success—ranging from the precise processing techniques of “shokupan” bread to the “instant noodle” innovations that dominate global markets—provides a concrete example of prioritizing value over volume.
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.
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15 June 20265 min reading
Iraq market remains critical for our flour and pasta exports
While Türkiye’s cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector achieved exports worth $4.8 billion in the first five months of the year, attention was drawn to the 28% decline recorded in Iraq, one of the sector’s most strategic markets.
20 May 20267 min reading
Has pasta been unfairly demonized?
Known for his work on healthy living and nutrition, Osman Müftüoğlu emphasized that pasta, when consumed properly, is an extremely healthy, economical, and functional food.
13 April 202618 min reading
Peter Lloyd: A life in milling, a guide for the future
In this exclusive interview with BBM Magazine, Peter Lloyd, Regional Technical Director at U.S. Wheat Associates, reflects on nearly five decades in flour milling, sharing the lessons, values, and practical insights he has gathered across generations of industry change.
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.
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15 June 20267 min reading
Minderleinsmühle picks with high efficiency using Schubert’s TOG cobot
There are many ways to enjoy muesli. As a compact bar, it even slides into any pocket. Minderleinsmühle is well versed in mastering the process. The organic trailblazer turns grains into high-quality products, including muesli bars.
15 June 202611 min reading
The rise of sustainable packaging
Packaging as the New era of shelf life and brand value in the bakery and snack ındustries. For industrial bakery, biscuit, snack, and pasta manufacturers, packaging has evolved far beyond being merely a protective shell that shields products from external factors.
20 May 20268 min reading
Next-generation control systems in fully automated lines
We are living through an era in which traditional production methods are becoming increasingly intertwined with digital transformation. For the bakery, biscuit, and pasta industries, automation is no longer merely a tool for reducing labor costs; it has become a strategic necessity for product standardization, food safety, and sustainable profitability.
13 April 20264 min reading
Future-Shaping Approaches for the Bakery Industry from Novonesis
As the global bakery industry rapidly transforms through the pursuit of sustainability, cost management, and clean labels, Novonesis is charting a strategic course for the sector with its enzyme and biotechnology-based expertise.
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15 June 20267 min reading
Ethiopia’s Journey from Wheat Self-Sufficiency to Regional Grain Power
Africa’s second most populous nation, Ethiopia, is emerging as the continent’s rising grain powerhouse thanks to the remarkable leap it has achieved in wheat production in recent years.
08 May 20263 min reading
Bread Consumption Habits Have Changed: Interest in Whole Wheat Bread Continues to Rise
The Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA) has published its Bread Consumption Habits Survey examining bread consumption dynamics and changing consumer preferences in the city.
13 April 202610 min reading
Artificial Intelligence Summit – Joint Message on AGI: The Final Decision Belongs to Humans
The Artificial Intelligence Summit-AGI, held under the main sponsorship of Treomind, focused on a transformation that centers on value rather than just efficiency in the age of AI. The summit, where strategies guiding the transformation journeys of institutions, innovative applications, and ethical approaches were discussed comprehensively, addressed key topics shaping the future of the sector.
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.
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10 June 20266 min reading
BBM Kitchen to Explore “The Civilization Collection of Pleasure”
Agriculture, food, art, economics and science come together at the same table. Sponsored by Özmen Un, BBM Kitchen Talks is preparing to reinterpret humanity’s journey from production to consumption through the perspectives of different disciplines under this year’s theme, “The Civilization Collection of Pleasure.”
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 202413 min reading
Pulses will be the food of the future
In BBM Mutfak Talks, we continue to discuss the future of agriculture and food with guests who contribute to the agricultural and food ecosystem.
12 June 20245 min reading
BBM Mutfak project brings dynamism and flavors to IDMA
At IDMA Istanbul, the industry witnessed the debut of two initiatives by Parantez Media: IDMA Today and BBM Mutfak, These projects, designed to enhance the visitor experience and provide valuable industry insights, have garnered significant attention.

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Söke launches functional and healthy production ınitiative on World Flour Day

18 March 20263 min reading

In statements made as part of March 20 World Flour Day, Volkan Akın, General Manager of Söke, emphasized that the sector has moved beyond raw material supply into an era of offering "experiences and solutions." Türkiye’s pioneering brand in the packaged flour market is shifting its focus toward functional and healthy bakery products.

"March 20 World Flour Day," where the ancient value of flour from the Anatolian lands is celebrated globally, has turned into a platform where the giants of the Turkish flour industry share their future visions. Söke, one of Türkiye’s most deep-rooted brands, is expanding its product range by integrating 63 years of experience with next-generation nutritional habits.

While Türkiye maintains its weight in the global food league with a massive export performance of 273.4 billion dollars in 2025, the flour sector lies at the heart of this success. Maintaining its title as the world flour export champion for 11 consecutive years, Türkiye also ranks 2nd in pasta exports and is among the top 10 countries globally in biscuits and other bakery products. According to TOBB data, 598 flour mills operating in 69 provinces represent Türkiye’s strategic power with an annual production capacity of approximately 15 million tons.

"CONSUMERS NOW EXPECT SOLUTIONS, NOT JUST FLOUR"

Söke General Manager Volkan Akın pointed out the dramatic shift in modern consumer expectations in his assessment for World Flour Day. Akın stated, "In the modern world, consumers no longer focus solely on flour, but on 'ready, reliable, and healthy' solutions derived from flour. We are seeing a rapid increase in the demand for bakery products rather than the direct sale of flour in the sector."

Söke General Manager Volkan Akın

Akın summarized Söke’s strategic transformation with these words: "People prefer practical, 'clean label,' and functional foods to keep up with the pace of modern life. Products that are high in fiber, low in carbohydrates, and high in protein are gaining importance. We are combining our 63 years of flour expertise with innovative bakery categories such as cookies, lavash, and gluten-free products."

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN QUALITY STANDARDS

Söke’s innovation-oriented efforts are also gaining recognition on the international stage. The "International Taste Award" won by the company’s gluten-free flour variety proves its success in flavor, while the BRCGS certificate—the most prestigious document in food safety—documents the global strength of its production standards.

In a market where Türkiye is the world leader with a per capita bread consumption of 199.6 kg, Söke, as the brand with the widest range in Türkiye across more than 10 main product groups, aims to continue offering a "bakery products experience" beyond just flour.