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Within the scope of Turkey`s harmonization period to be an EU Member, Turkey has started to harmonize many EU laws into Turkish legislation.

MinFAL updated the “List of Restricted Substances for Food Supplements” on April 6, 2016, which is a revision from the January 22, 2016 list.

Lower polarity rates in the last two harvest seasons led to a deficiency in the ‘C’ quota sugar demanded by exporter confectionary producers.

This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products imports into Turkey.

Turkey’s production of wheat is forecasted at 17.5 million metric tons (MMT), barley at 5.4 MMT, corn at 5.5 MMT and paddy rice at 731,000 metric tons (MT) for upcoming marketing year (MY) 2016/17.

Turkey is the world’s 9th largest poultry producer. Poultry sector revenue in 2014 was $ 4.5 billion in Turkey and there was increase in domestic poultry production, consumption...

During the past decade, Turkey has emerged as a major exporter of agricultural products, both to the Middle East and other markets.

The production of all citrus fruit increased in marketing year (MY) 2013. Exports increased in MY 2013 because of the high production and favorable prices.

Turkish soybean area and production for market year (MY) 2014 are about 35,000 hectares and 130,000 metric tons (MT).

Lifestyle changes due to urbanization and the increase in income levels have affected the consumption patterns of Turkish consumers towards processed and ready-to-eat products.

Turkish soybean area and production for market year (MY) 2014 are about 35,000 hectares and 130,000 metric tons (MT).

Fueled by increasing disposable income levels and a strong consumer demand, the Turkish retail sector grew 3.7% in 2013 and reached US$ 311 billion.