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16 January 20262 min reading
Depart becomes a solution partner with Anton Paar
Depart, a group company of Alapala Holding, has signed a Solution Partner Agreement with Anton Paar, the world leader in laboratory and process technologies.
13 January 20262 min reading
Anselmo Group takes a strategic step in gluten-free pasta technology
Anselmo Group is entering 2026 with a strategic move in gluten-free pasta technology. The company has commissioned a gluten-free pasta production line with a capacity of 1,000 kilograms per hour in the United States.
12 January 20263 min reading
Grain sector closes 2025 with usd 12.4 billion in exports
According to data released by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), the grain, pulses, oilseeds and related products sector increased its exports by 3.9 percent in 2025, reaching USD 12.4 billion despite global market fluctuations.
09 January 20263 min reading
FAO food price index edges lower in December, while 2025 average ends higher
Global food benchmark eased month-on-month as dairy, meat and vegetable oils declined, but the index averaged 4.3% higher in 2025 than in 2024.
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17 December 20255 min reading
Risk discipline, performance-driven procurement and digital innovation in flour milling
In a world of “calm” wheat prices but persistent structural risks, leading millers can no longer rely on price alone. At Global Grain Geneva, Scott Wellcome and Fabien Varagnac explained why strict risk discipline, performance-driven wheat procurement and the digital tools are now essential to protecting flour margins and staying competitive.
09 December 20259 min reading
Dough strength define perfect mixing for hard/fermented dough Biscuit
Dough strength measure the strength of the dough which developed during mixing in case of hard dough and fermented dough variety biscuit production. Dough strength value can be define the perfect dough/mixing.
12 November 20256 min reading
How cold chain logistics are powering the next wave of global supply resilience
From taking life-saving mRNA vaccines in almost -70 degree temperatures to transferring fruits and veggies to different continents, cold chain logistics are the invisible force that supports the modern world’s necessities.
12 November 20256 min reading
HUG Familie reinvents tartlet production with Syntegon’s robotic line
At Swiss family business HUG Familie, traditional baking craftsmanship meets high-precision robotics. To ensure their delicate tartlets continue reaching customers in top quality, the Swiss biscuit and bakery specialist has turned to Syntegon’s expertise.
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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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09 December 20258 min reading
Can artificial intelligence run a company?
What you delegate to artificial intelligence depends on your authority matrix; automating many tasks is certainly not impossible. And if AI makes a wrong decision, we can eventually “lay it off”—after all, these are models; you can discard one and bring in another.
10 September 20258 min reading
Our goal is to become a sustainable food company on a global scale
As Mutlu Makarna, our goal is not only to produce products, but to transform into a sustainable food company that is recognized as a global benchmark. With our 100% domestically funded wheat supply chain, our production model that respects both people and nature, our high-tech infrastructure, and our world-class quality approach, we are moving steadily forward in line with this vision.
06 August 202516 min reading
A new roadmap for Turkish flour
As the world’s leading flour exporter, Turkey must do more than preserve product quality—it must adopt a shared vision, strategic foresight, and a comprehensive transformation to stay ahead.
16 July 20258 min reading
Royal Kaak, expanding from the Netherlands to the world, eyes growth in Türkiye and Asia
One of the most established brands in the bakery machinery sector, Royal Kaak continues its global journey that began in the Netherlands. The company’s CEO, Lodewijk van der Borg, shares how Royal Kaak carries the strength of tradition into the future with AI-supported production lines and digital solutions.
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09 December 20255 min reading
Bakery, Pastry and Chocolate Trends for 2026
Consumer trends analyzed as part of the “Taste Tomorrow” research — which examines global and local consumption habits, expectations and evolving trends — have been announced.
09 December 202511 min reading
Impact of yeast and food ingredients on the bakery industry
The global market for Yeast estimated at US$6.2 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$11.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% over the analysis period 2023-2030.
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.
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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.
12 November 20255 min reading
Artificial intelligence, cloud and sensor technology to lead in 2026
Securitas Technology has released its 2026 Global Technology Trends Report. In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and smart sensors are accelerating transformation, the “new normal” in security is being redefined.
06 August 202510 min reading
Functional Bakery Ingredients market to exceed USD 3 billion
The global functional bakery ingredients market size is expected to reach USD 3.04 billion by 2034. The functional bakery ingredients sector involves specialized components added to baked goods that offer benefits beyond basic nutrition.
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BBM PASTA
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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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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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Grain sector closes 2025 with usd 12.4 billion in exports

FAO food price index edges lower in December, while 2025 average ends higher

Risk discipline, performance-driven procurement and digital innovation in flour milling

Dough strength define perfect mixing for hard/fermented dough Biscuit

How cold chain logistics are powering the next wave of global supply resilience

HUG Familie reinvents tartlet production with Syntegon’s robotic line

Tradition meets competition as Italy’s pasta industry seeks new solutions

World Pasta Day returns to Istanbul for the third time

Growing Business, Lowering Footprint, Multiplying Impact for a Sustainable Future

The Russian durum wheat market: Reviving a lost heritage

Can artificial intelligence run a company?

Our goal is to become a sustainable food company on a global scale

A new roadmap for Turkish flour

Royal Kaak, expanding from the Netherlands to the world, eyes growth in Türkiye and Asia

Bakery, Pastry and Chocolate Trends for 2026

Impact of yeast and food ingredients on the bakery industry

“We must transform Turkish Pasta into a globally recognized, trusted, and preferred brand”

Anatolia Lies in the DNA of Italian Pasta

The longstanding restrictions faced by Turkish pasta producers are now at Italy’s doorstep

Durum wheat balance eases, but looming US–Italy pasta tariff dispute clouds the outlook

Artificial intelligence, cloud and sensor technology to lead in 2026

Functional Bakery Ingredients market to exceed USD 3 billion

Bakery technologies to take the spotlight at IDMA Istanbul 2026

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