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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.

As we prepared our November edition, the reflections of the World Pasta Day celebrations held in Istanbul continued to warm our hearts. This year, we did not simply witness an event; we experienced a genuine celebration of friendship, collaboration, and dedication at the very heart of our industry.

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.

After an 11-year hiatus, World Pasta Day returned to Turkey, once again showcasing Anatolia’s deep-rooted wheat heritage and the global success of the Turkish pasta industry.

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.”

The International Pasta Organisation (IPO) marks its 20th anniversary on World Pasta Day 2025, celebrating two decades of promoting pasta culture and healthy eating worldwide. Global pasta production has nearly doubled since the IPO’s founding, reaching 17 million tons annually.

Celebrated every year on October 25, World Pasta Day serves as a reminder of the cultural and economic importance of pasta — a staple of tables around the globe. On this special day, Beşsan Pasta, one of Turkey’s leading food brands, once again highlights its commitment to quality-driven production, innovative investments, and its vision of bringing Turkish pasta to dining tables worldwide.

On World Pasta Day, packaging stands out as much as flavor. With Sağbil Makina’s advanced packaging technologies, manufacturers deliver quality in every pack. Packaging that preserves the freshness, shape, and quality of the product plays a key role in building a pasta brand’s identity.

As the media partner of World Pasta Day 2025, which will be celebrated this year in Istanbul, BBM Magazine will take the pulse of the industry with a special edition — the BBM Pasta Newspaper, dedicated exclusively to this global event.

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.

October 25 marks a global celebration under the theme From Tradition to the Future.