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International Pasta Organisation (IPO) President Carl Zuanelli and Turkish Pasta Manufacturers Association (TMSD) President Aykut Göymen have delivered strong messages on the future of the industry as the world marks World Pasta Day on October 25. With global pasta production reaching 17.3 million tonnes, Türkiye stands among the industry’s leading players, producing more than 2.2 million tonnes and exporting to over 165 countries. Industry leaders stress that the future of pasta will be shaped not only by production and consumption volumes, but also by accessibility, sustainability, food security, evolving consumer habits and a culture of sharing.

World Pasta Day arrives this year against a backdrop of strong growth for the global pasta industry. According to the International Pasta Organisation (IPO), worldwide pasta production reached approximately 17.3 million tonnes in 2025, nearly doubling over the past 15 years. Italy remains the world’s largest producer with more than 4.1 million tonnes, followed by Türkiye in second place. IPO President Carl Zuanelli highlights pasta’s accessibility, convenience, nutritional value and remarkable ability to adapt to different cultures as key strengths behind its growing presence on tables around the world.

World Pasta Day 2025 was celebrated in Istanbul with messages of global unity and sharing. International Pasta Organization (IPO) President Carl Zuanelli expressed his gratitude for Türkiye’s hospitality and praised the success of the event, noting his delight that World Pasta Day was being celebrated in a “cultural and economic capital” like Istanbul.

World Pasta Day 2025 was celebrated in Istanbul with strong messages of global unity and sharing. IPO President Carl Zunelli emphasized both Turkey’s hospitality and the success of the organization, expressing his satisfaction that World Pasta Day was being celebrated in a city he described as a “cultural and economic capital.”

World Pasta Day 2025 was celebrated in Istanbul with strong messages of global unity and sharing. During his speech at the event, IPO President Carl Zunelli highlighted the success of the organization and expressed his appreciation for the Turkish industry media, saying, “BBM is an exceptional publication for both the Turkish and international pasta industry.”