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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.

Speaking at the IDMA Global Grain & Milling Forum in Istanbul, TUSAF Chairman Mesut Çakmak said Türkiye has become a global force not only in flour production and exports, but also in milling technology, engineering and turnkey plant solutions. Pointing to expectations of a strong 2026 harvest, Çakmak said: “Last season, we managed scarcity. This season, we will manage abundance.”

Mesut Çakmak, President of the Turkish Flour Industrialists Federation (TUSAF), together with members of the federation’s board of directors, attended the Dubai Gulfood Food Fair, widely recognized as one of the largest food exhibitions in the world.

The Turkish Flour Industrialists’ Federation (TUSAF) is once again bringing the sector together with the 20th International Congress and Exhibition, to be held from February 12–15, 2026, in Antalya. This year’s theme is “Climate Resilience and the Future of Trade.”

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.

As the wheat harvest continues across the country, the Turkish Flour Industrialists’ Federation (TUSAF) President Mesut Çakmak and members of the Executive Board held a series of high-level meetings in Ankara, initiating discussions that could shape the future of Turkey’s flour industry.

The Turkish Flour Industrialists’ Federation (TUSAF) held its Ordinary General Assembly at the ATO Congresium in Ankara, where delegates elected the new Board of Directors for the 2025–2028 term.