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The yield and quality of dried figs will be increased by trainings on social media... In order to increase the quality of paradise dried figs, sample applications will be made in sample gardens... Mycotoxin formation is the most important factor that negatively affects dried fig exports and causes it to come back from the countries to which it is exported. In order to prevent this formation and to minimize the problem, meetings will be organized with the producers to raise awareness through social media applications. Dried Figs Board, operating under the coordination of Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association, held an online meeting during the pandemic process within the scope of producing and exporting more quality products on which Turkey ranks first. During the meeting, measures to be taken towards solutions were discussed in order not to increase the frequency of controls of aflatoxin and ochratoxin in European Union, the largest export market of Tu...

Press release... Birol Celep, Chairman of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association, said that all measures were taken to support social health in this sensitive process. Celep said, "Every step of the supply chain of the products from the manufacturer to the consumer needs to be monitored. We pay special attention to product safety audits within the framework of strict inspection policy. Products offered directly to consumers are rigorously examined." Stating that 65 thousand tons of dried figs to 110 different countries have been exported and generated 236 million dollars in revenue last year, Celep noted, "In 2019-2020 season, 89 thousand tons of dried figs were produced. 70 percent of the annual fig production takes place in Aydın region. The number of dried figs enterprises located there is over 50." "We allocated two vehicles by our Associations to carry out TAREKS inspections, which form the basis of the product safety sys...

Press release... Birol Celep, K.F.C. Food Inc. Chairman of the Board, said: “We do not employ child labour, nor do we buy products from those who employ them” A child's place is school... Turkey's leading producer and exporter of dried fruits K.F.C FOOD AS, has signed a major social responsibility project. K.F.C. Food Inc. has joined the Fair Labour Association (FLA) Programme to prevent child labour in seasonal agricultural work, which is a major problem in Turkey. K.F.C. included the producers whom it supplies products to this social responsibility project. K.F.C., in this framework, gave a “Loyalty Certificate” to 75 producers participated in this programme and also working for 10 years or more.

Chinese liked Turkish dried fruits... 183 percent increase in dry fruit exports to China... Turkey, the world leader of seedless grapes both in production and exports, reap the benefits the promotional activities carried out in Chinese market in terms of  dried fruit exports to to this country. In January - August 2019 period 183 percent increase attained and amount of exports rose from 3.5 million dollars to 10 million dollars. The Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters' Association participated in Food2China 2019 Fair held in Guangzhou, China on September 19-21, 2019 and added a new ring to its promotion activities to strengthen the position of Turkish dried fruits in the Chinese market. Stating that the direction of capital in the world is turning east, the purchasing power of the people in China increases every year and therefore taking position in the Chinese market has become more priority than ever, Birol Celep, Chairman of Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Export...

Turkey, started export of seedless grapes from September 1, 2018 that ended on August 31, 2019, obtained 516 million 200 thousand dollars worth of 252 thousand tons of raisins. This season's export value increased by 14 percent compared to the previous season. During the said period of time, the most grape exports made to England was 141.8 million dollars. It was followed by Germany with 58.6 million dollars and the Netherlands with 52 million dollars. 26 countries from the European Union accounted for 77 percent of the raisins exports. 399.8 million dollars of total sales were sold to 26 EU countries. Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters Association Chairman Birol Celep pointed out that Turkey has achieved a historical export figure of dried grapes and passed half-billion dollars for the first time. "We have attained a very good increase in value this season, the success behind unity, togetherness and perception management and trade without panic lies behind...

Growing in the plains of Manisa province and named after the Ottoman sultans, Sultani raisins' export figures exceeded 500 million dollars in 2018/19 export season... As one of Turkey's traditional export products, 246 thousand tons of seedless grapes were exported to 99 countries between the dates of September 1, 2018 - August 17, 2019 in return for 502 million dollars. Turkey, in the same period of the 2017/18 season, on the basis of the amount of 273 thousand tons of raisins exported and 443 million 127 thousand dollars had obtained as foreign exchange income. Exports of raisins decreased by 10 percent on quantity basis, but increased by 13 percent on value basis. Turkey is now experiencing the joy of exceeding 500 million dollars after six years. Because Turkey, at the end of the 2012-13 season, had exported 536 million dollars worth of raisins. Average export price rose to 2 thousand 35 dollars... Birol Celep, Chairman of the Board of Aegean Dried Fruits an...

Pakdemirli: We will not victimize seedless raisin producers in 2019/20 season All parties of seedless raisin of which is Turkey the world leader, farmers, traders and exporters came together with Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Bekir Pakdemirli at the Aegean Exporters Association in Izmir. Producers want 10 TL for grapes... Speaking at the meeting, representatives of Chambers of Agriculture expressed the producer's expectation of raisin prices for the 2019/20 season as 10 TL. Celep: Let TMO purchase 20 thousand tons of grapes, Turkey's exports increase 80 million dollars Birol Celep, Chairman of the Board of Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters' Association, said: "10 TL price expectation of producers is reasonable. What we demand from TMO (Turkish Grain Board) to purchase 20 thousand tons of raisins in order not to go below this price level. We have just delivered this demand to Bekir Pakdemirli and TMO General Manager Ahmet Güldal." S...

Press release... Let's preserve the value of Turkish raisin together with Turkish Grain Board (TMO), exporter and producer! Exporters enjoy nowadays that the price of raisins, one of the most important agricultural products in Turkey, exceeds 2 dollars per kg after three years. Exporters demand from Turkish Grain Board to intervene in the market in order not the average export prices fall below realized the level of last season. Meanwhile the yield is expected to increase slightly compared to last year in 2019/20 season. Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters Association Chairman Birol Celep, in his written statement, said that falling down from the prices of 2018/19 season would mean putting money importer's pocket and transferring resources abroad in vain. "Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, producers and exporters should act hand in hand to be able to export at the value it deserves" Celep noted. Reminding of Dr. Bekir Pakdemirli, Minister of Agr...

Press release... Almost 40 percent of dried fruits Russians eat up from Turkey... Russians' choice is Turkish dried fruits... The Russians prefer Turkish dried fruits. While Russia imports 68 million dollars of dry fruits in 2018, Turkey was the largest supplier with 26.5 million dollars. The market share of the Turkish dried fruit sector in the Russian market has reached 38 percent. Turkish dried fruit exporters, who want to increase their 38 percent share in Russia's dry fruit imports, decided to concentrate on the Russian market. The Turkish Dried Fruits URGE project, which is being carried out by the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association, organized a marketing activity in which important connections were established on June 16-19, 2019 with the participation of 11 member companies. Birol Celep, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association, stated that they firstly carried out market...

Turkey's food exports to the United States is stepping on 1 billion dollars... Turkish flavours are new world travelers. Exporting 927 million dollars of food products to the world's largest food importer in 2018 and aiming to export 2 billion dollars in 2023... Turkish food sector prepares to take part in Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest food fair of the USA, with 39 companies. Summer Fancy Food Fair, which will take place in New York between 23-25 ​​June 2019, will open its doors for the 65th time this year. Aegean Exporters' Union Vice President Coordinator Birol Celep, indicating that they have successfully organized Fancy Food Fair Turkey National Participation for 22 times since 1998. Birol Celep said, "We will attend with 39 Turkish companies that each of them produces delicious and high quality food products to be promoted to American buyers with various activities and participants from all over the world." 2 billion dollars share in f...