Ghana’s Minister of Agriculture, Eric Opoku, Ghana’s Ambassador to Ankara, Abdul Nasiru-Deen, and the high-level delegation accompanying them visited the Central Anatolian Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association on 19 February 2026. During the visit, opportunities for mutual cooperation between Türkiye and Ghana—one of the world’s leading cocoa-producing nations—were discussed in detail. In particular, the supply of cocoa and cocoa products, along with t

The “Workshop on Food Supplements and Functional Foods” was held on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, organised by İHBİR in collaboration with the Ankara University Institute of Food Safety. The event, which saw the valuable participation of over 50 companies operating in the sectors of food supplements, functional foods, probiotics, prebiotics, sweeteners, and medicinal and herbal products, featured discussions on the growing market potential, challenges facing the sector, and pro

Recognised as one of the largest food events in Russia and Eastern Europe, the PRODEXPO 2026 International Food, Beverage and Food Ingredients Fair opened its doors for the 33rd time in Moscow on 9 February 2026. As part of the Turkish National Participation Organisation, coordinated by the General Secretariat of the İstanbul Exporters’ Associations (İİB), 30 Turkish companies took their place in the Turkish Pavilion to showcase their products to professional buyers from a wi

İHBİR has organised a comprehensive “E-commerce and E-export Training Programme for Women Entrepreneurs” with the aim of increasing the visibility of women entrepreneurs in global markets and supporting them in bringing their brands to the world via digital platforms. Organised under the coordination of İHBİR, the programme aimed to help women entrepreneurs achieve a stronger and more competitive position on the international stage, whilst offering training across a wide rang

İHBİR organised a comprehensive Buying Mission Programme on 14–15 January 2026 with the aim of boosting exports to the region and increasing the share of Turkish food products on international shelves. Representatives of major supermarket chains—including Mark & Save, Panda and Arabian Specialised Food Co., which rank among the strongest players in the Middle Eastern market—along with representatives of importing firms, met with Turkish exporters during the programme to explo

ISM 2026, regarded as one of the most important gathering points for the global confectionery and snacks sector, and ISM Ingredients 2026, held for the first time this year, took place in Cologne, Germany, from 1 to 4 February. Turkish companies participating under the umbrella of the Turkish National Participation organised by İHBİR showcased their products in the confectionery, snack and food ingredient sectors to an international audience of professionals. The inaugural op