BBM Pasta 2025

04 24-26 OCTOBER 2025 *Taken from the 2024 report of the International Pasta Organisation. According to 2024 data, the top five countries in per capita pasta consumption are: 23,3 kg ITALY 17 kg TUNISIA 13,6 kg VENEZUELA 12,2 kg GREECE 9,9 kg PERU CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE Held every year on October 25 under the auspices of the International Pasta Organisation (IPO), World Pasta Day takes place in a different city around the world. Having successfully hosted the event twice before, Istanbul has already earned the trust and admi- ration of the industry. World Pasta Day was first established on October 25, 1995, at the Pasta Congress in Rome, following a proposal by Turkish produ- cers. Pasta manufacturers from around the globe agreed that pasta deserved international recognition — and thus, a global celebration was born. According to FAO, the International Pasta Organization (IPO), and recent market research reports, global per capita pasta consumption is projected to reach 9.5 kilograms in 2025. Italy (23 kg), Tunisia (17 kg), and Venezuela (13.6 kg) will retain their positions as the top three consumers, while in the Asia-Pacific region, interest in pasta is rapidly growing in China and Indonesia. A young population and urbanization are opening the doors to new markets. Global pasta exports are expected to approach 7.5 million tons in 2025. Pasta tastes different in Istanbul MEKO enhances efficiency and sustainability in food production As one of the leading companies in the automation sector, MEKO A.Ş. is enhancing efficiency and sustainability in food production with more than 40 years of experience. Since 1983, MEKO A.Ş. has been adding value to the food manufacturing industry through its industrial automation and process solutions, standing out with its end- to-end engineering solutions for pasta and semolina plants. The company ensures efficiency and traceability at every stage of the production process with its solutions in project engi- neering, PLC-controlled yield and moisture conditioning systems, semi- and fully-au- tomatic bagging, electronic weighing, and packaging integrations. From raw material intake to storage, and from production line optimization to final packaging, MEKO’s comprehensive electrical and automation infrastructures help producers maintain the balance between quality, speed, and cost. Through sensor-based monitoring systems and data-driven control techno- logies, MEKO enhances energy efficiency, production continuity, and process safety across facilities. Serving a broad customer base ranging from SMEs to large-scale production plants, the company supports manufacturers’ capacity expansion goals with its pilot production capabilities and tailor-made project designs. Moreover, by prioritizing sustainable practices aligned with local supply chains, MEKO creates competitive advantages both environmentally and economically. Thus, MEKO A.Ş. continues to strengthen its position each year as a trusted partner in the technological transformation of food production. As one of the world’s largest pasta produ- cers, Mutlu Pasta continues to win the he- arts of consumers by bringing trust, flavor, and quality to every table. Inspired by the “Stone Mill Production Model,” the company’s unique production process gives its pasta a distinct texture and authentic aroma, setting it apart in the global market. Using only carefully selec- ted durum wheat in every stage of production, Mutlu Pasta offers a nutritious, satisfying, and wholesome choice with a minimum protein content of 12%. With the motto “Mutlu Pasta – Makes It Better!”, the company blends the strength of tradition with modern technology, making quality a standard and guaranteeing the same excellence in every pack. Mutlu Pasta brings flavor to every table The Scientific Consensus Declaration 2025 will be officially signed during World Pasta Day 2025. As part of the event, a dedicated panel titled “Scientific Consensus Declaration 2025” will also take place. The panel will be moderated by Prof. Dr. Nevin Şanlıer, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ankara Medipol University, with distinguished speakers Prof. Dr. Osman Müftüoğlu and Registered Dietitian (RD) Dilara Koçak. In addition, Dr. Olivia Di Vincenzo from Sapienza University of Rome will present the 2025 Scientific Consensus Statement. The panel will conclude with a symbolic signing ceremony. Scientific Consensus Declaration 2025 to be signed