Europe

Organic imports from Turkey: How the current inflation affects prices

Europe Turkey

11.09.2018 Leo Frühschütz

The Turkish Lira lost value rapidly in the last months. Organic-market.info has asked what effects this has on organic imports from Turkey.

Turkey: organic fair Ekoloji takes place in Izmir

Europe Turkey

14.03.2018 Editor

The 9th Ekoloji Izmir fair will be held between 9th – 12th May 2018 in Izmir, on the west coast of Turkey. It is the only fair that represents Turkey both national and international in the field of certified organic products.

Fraud cases in the US: how conventional became organic

Europe Turkey

30.05.2017 Editor

The Washington Post reports the case of three shipments of so-called organic corn and soy to the USA. After thorough research, it established the origin of the shipments and revealed organic fraud on a massive scale. After the article was published the Organic Trade Association (OTA) calls on the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Organic Program to thoroughly and immediately complete investigations of any reports of fraudulent imported organic livestock feed either alleged in the story or otherwise reported by trade.

Coup in Turkey: impact on the organic industry

Europe Turkey

09.08.2016 Editor

Turkey is an important supplier of organic products. Many west European organic companies maintain close business relations with Turkey. The attempted coup and its consequences could therefore have far-reaching implications for the organic sector. Manufacturers and the trade should ensure that they are well prepared.

Video of the organic project Narköy.

Turkey: Ecology Izmir and symposium on organic medicinal plants

Europe Turkey

30.03.2015

The International Turkish Quality Symposium for Organic Medicinal and Aromatic Plants will take place in collaboration with Ecology Izmir.

Organic growth continues on the global level

Europe Turkey

24.02.2015

The latest global data on organic farming has been presented by IFOAM – Organics International and the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) at the BioFach fair 2015 in Nuremberg. The global organic market increased to 72 billion US Dollars, organic agricultural land worldwide is 43 million hectares.

The organic year 2014: markets, trade fairs, politics and trends

Europe Turkey

22.12.2014 Redaktion

Have a look with us at the most important events and organic issues of 2014 in the German and international organic industry.

Turkey: Eco Centre Narköy offers seminars and eco comfort

Europe Turkey

12.12.2014 Redaktion

For nearly two years an exemplary organic hotel has been attracting exhausted urbanites to this green lung in the mountains around Kandira.

IFOAM World Congress and General Assembly: Inspiration and Outcomes

Europe Turkey

27.10.2014 Redaktion
Evaluation of the Congress by IFOAM’s managing director Markus Arbenz was positive, the keynote speakers also pointed to the way forward

IFOAM World Congress: From Bla-bla to Do-do!

Europe Turkey

17.10.2014 Redaktion
The 18th IFOAM World Congress began on 13 October in the ICC in Istanbul

IFOAM Organic World Congress 2014 in Istanbul

Europe Turkey

04.09.2014 Redaktion
The Turkish organic movement invites us to the biggest organic event of the year from 13 to 15 October 2014

Rapunzel Turkey: highest quality guaranteed

Europe Turkey

04.02.2013 Redaktion
The pioneer Rapunzel has been operating in Turkey since 1976.

Organic fairs and meetings around the world

Europe Turkey

28.01.2013 Redaktion
In 2013, important fairs around organics will take place again around the world.

Laleli – producer of olive oil in Turkey

Europe Turkey

22.11.2012 Redaktion
Laleli between Izmir and Canakale specialises in flavoured oils

Turkey: weekly organic markets a great success

Europe Turkey

14.06.2012 Redaktion
By now, eleven big weekly organic markets have been set up in Turkey

Green Oases in Istanbul

Europe Turkey

04.06.2012 Redaktion
In one of the green oases in Istanbul you can relax with wholefood

Cityfarm – the first organic chain in Turkey

Europe Turkey

24.05.2012 Redaktion
Cityfarm has become the biggest purchaser of Turkish organic products

Turkey: specialist trade becomes supplier of fresh food

Europe Turkey

14.05.2012 Redaktion
40 - 50 wholefood stores in Istanbul

Organic conference in Izmir a great success

Europe Turkey

19.04.2012 Redaktion
180 people from 21 countries attended the conference

Farewell to Victor Ananias

Europe Turkey

07.03.2011 Redaktion
On 2 March 2011, the founder and motor of the Turkish organic association Bugday, Victor Ananias, died.

OWA 2010: Support for Beti Minkin

Europe Turkey

21.02.2011 Redaktion
OWA laureates are dedicated people who give positive and innovative examples of globalization

Ecology Izmir 2010: successful launch

Europe Turkey

20.05.2010 Redaktion
Between 6th and 9th of May, 7294 visitors from 19 countries attended Ecology Izmir 2010

Certified organic cosmetics from Istanbul

Europe Turkey

27.11.2009 Redaktion
Semih and Neylan Dinler are about to take a crucial step

Interview with Victor Ananias, Chairman of the Board Bugday

Europe Turkey

30.06.2009 Redaktion
Interview with Victor Ananias, Chairman of the Board Bugday, Association for Supporting Ecological Living

100 % Organic Farmers’ Markets in Turkey

Europe Turkey

20.05.2008 Redaktion
Organic agriculture began in Turkey in 1984-1985 in response to the demand for organically cultivated raisins and figs