Nut

Hazelnut exports reap $1.65 bln in Sept-March

Turkey, the world's biggest hazelnut supplier, yielded revenues of $1.65 billion from the nuts exports between September 2019 and this March, according to a regional trade group on April 2.

The Black Sea Hazelnut and Products Exporters' Association data showed that the seven months figure jumped 52 percent from the same period last year.

Turkey earns $1.44 bln from hazelnut exports in 6 months

Turkey earned $1.44 billion by exporting 220,724 tons of hazelnut from last year's September to February 2020, a regional trade union announced on March 3.

The country's hazelnut exports rose 32.1 percent on a quantity basis and increased 51.6 percent on value basis during the first six months of the season, which starts in September and ends in August.

Greek Аuthorities Seized Over 400 Tons of Harmful Food Imported From Turkey Today

According to the Greek press, the import of food includes dried nuts to fruits and vegetables.

They contain chemical substances harmful to health. The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency commented on BNT that regular inspections are being carried out on our territory and there are no data on detected dangerous food at this stage.

Leaders of healthy snacks gather in Antalya

Leading figures in the world of healthy snack foods came together in Antalya at the 34th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress on May 22-24. Around 1,000 food professionals from 61 countries, including Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent and Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya, discussed the indispensable role of nut products and dried fruits in healthier diets across the world.