Orkide has launched Orkide Diamond Vegetable Anhydrous Fat, a new product developed for the bakery and industrial foodservice sectors. Designed specifically for the production of baklava and other syrup-based desserts, the new ingredient offers high heat performance, ease of use and features that support the quality of finished products, addressing the needs of professional manufacturers.
Aiming to produce high-quality textured vegetable proteins from legumes grown in Europe, Crespel & Deiters has partnered with Finnish foodtech company Happy Plant Protein to bring dry extrusion technology into industrial-scale production for the first time. The new process offers a more sustainable and efficient approach to plant-based ingredient production by combining protein separation and functionalization in a single step.
İstanbul Halk Ekmek (İHE) has expanded its production capacity by commissioning a third production line at its Ahmet İsvan Public Bread Factory in Hadımköy, increasing its daily toast bread production capacity to 84,000 loaves.
Konya-based industrial snack and bakery machinery manufacturer Memak Makine climbed 179 places in the Istanbul Chamber of Industry's (ISO) "Turkey's Second 500 Largest Industrial Enterprises 2025" survey, rising to 318th place compared to the previous year. Reflecting the company's growing manufacturing capacity, technology investments and export strength, the achievement marks another milestone in Memak's sustainable growth journey.
The healthy snacks revolution is reshaping not only consumer preferences but also investment and manufacturing strategies across the global food industry. With its low formulation costs, strong value-added potential, and rapidly expanding demand, the Rice Cake category offers manufacturers an exceptional opportunity for fast return on investment when supported by precision engineering, process stability, and flexible production technologies. Sustainable product quality, consistent standardization, and the ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer expectations are becoming the defining factors for long-term success in this fast-growing market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every year, millions of tonnes of food are wasted worldwide, with bread and bakery products ranking among the product groups that suffer the highest levels of loss. Especially during the hot summer months, uninterrupted cold chain management, proper storage, and digital traceability play a critical role in safeguarding food safety, extending product shelf life, and reducing waste throughout the journey from farm to table. Effective management of logistics processes directly impacts not only product quality but also sustainable food production and the national economy.
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.
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.
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.
The protein transformation represents far more than a passing product trend in the bakery and pasta industries; it marks a fundamental global shift that is reshaping the way food is produced. From alternative flours and functional ingredients to AI-assisted formulation technologies and clean-label solutions, this transformation is redefining the future of bakery and pasta products while creating new opportunities for Türkiye to generate higher added value in production and exports.
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.
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.
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.
Welcoming more than 8,000 professional visitors from over 120 countries, IDMA Istanbul 2026 brought together the global grain, feed and food processing industries in Istanbul. Held at the Istanbul Expo Center, the exhibition hosted more than 200 brands and created a platform for thousands of B2B meetings, paving the way for nearly $1 billion in new trade and investment opportunities. Running alongside the exhibition, the IDMA Global Grain & Milling Forum added a strong strategic dimension to the event with discussions on food security, global grain trade, digitalization, artificial intelligence, storage, logistics and sustainability.
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.
The Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA) has published its Bread Consumption Habits Survey examining bread consumption dynamics and changing consumer preferences in the city.
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.
Bringing together agriculture, food, art, economics and science around the same table for three days, the BBM Kitchen Talks left their mark on IDMA Istanbul 2026 under the theme “The Pleasure Collection of Civilization.” Bringing together renowned speakers, industry leaders, academics and professionals on a common platform, the event combined knowledge sharing, gastronomic experiences and industry interaction, becoming one of the most popular attractions of the exhibition. Alongside the talks, freshly prepared pizzas, simits and other bakery products transformed BBM Kitchen from a simple event space into one of IDMA’s social and intellectual hubs.
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.”
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.
In BBM Mutfak Talks, we continue to discuss the future of agriculture and food with guests who contribute to the agricultural and food ecosystem.
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