Turkey
IUF global union calls for reinstatement of 14 workers at Cargill’s Turkish sugar and starch facilities
The global IUF trade union has called for the reinstatement of 14 production workers involved in a long-running dispute with Cargill at a sugar and starch processing factory in Turkey, over claims they were unfairly dismissed, that are strongly denied by the company, reports Neill Barston.
Bunge Loders Croklaan opens its first creative studio in Istanbul
Netherlands-based oils and fats specialist Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), has opened its first creative studio in Istanbul, Turkey, working across its ingredients portfolio including with confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Palsgaard gains Turkish ingredients business Teknaroma
Danish-headquartered emulsifier business Palsgaard has confirmed the takeover of Turkish food ingredients distributor Teknaroma.
Turkish hazelnut exporter Olam Progida continues investment in Tomra ranges
Turkish hazelnut exporter Olam Progıda has confirmed ongoing investment with sorting equipment supplier Tomra, as it continues to increase efficiency improvements within the business.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Sustainability
Confectionery export rates continue to rise for Turkish exhibitors at ISM
The Istanbul Cereals Pulses Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association is organising the Turkish National Pavilion of the ISM fair for the 19th time in 2019, with participation of over 30 companies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
EBRD offers loan to Kervan Gida confectionery for production expansion
The European Bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) has confirmed a five-year loan of US$ 7.5 million to Turkish confectionery business Kervan Gıda to expand its production operations.