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Sabri Ülker Foundation Draws Attention to Nutrition and Food Literacy with Traditional Conferences

The Sabri Ülker Foundation organized the 4th International Conference on Nutrition, Health Literacy and Education with the mission of disseminating scientific knowledge in the field of nutrition and food.

It was published

7 months ago

25 Nov 2024

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

The International Nutrition, Health Literacy and Education Conference, organized by the Sabri Ülker Foundation for the 4th time this year, was held at the Hacettepe University Sıhhiye Culture Center with the participation of national and international academics and experts in the fields of education, health and food. The opening speech of the conference, which was held under the theme of “Nutrition and Food Literacy”, was made by Sabri Ülker Foundation President Dr. Talat İçöz.

The conference addressed the issues of food safety, information pollution in food, food literacy on social media and childhood obesity. In addition, details of the Sabri Ülker Foundation's Balanced Nutrition Education Project were shared with the participants.

Prof. Dr. Korkmaz: “Nutrition and Health Literacy is Becoming More Important Every Day”

Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Symposium, Sabri Ülker Foundation Scientific Board Member, Hacettepe University Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences, Head of Curriculum and Instruction Division Prof. Dr. Hünkar Korkmaz, said that nutritional literacy is one of the components of health literacy. Korkmaz noted: “Nutrition and food literacy is a subject that is becoming more and more important every day. Increasing the level of knowledge about food and nutrition, especially at an early age, is also effective in preventing chronic diseases related to nutrition. On the other hand, information pollution on social media affects the decisions of all individuals in the field of nutrition and healthy living in their daily lives. I believe that the conference, which is being held for the fourth time in such an environment, will contribute to the health and well-being of people by increasing awareness on food and nutrition issues with scientific knowledge.”

Özlem Üliç Çatar: “We Aim to Increase Food Literacy Awareness in Turkey with the Outcomes of the Symposium.”

Sharing the details of the Balanced Nutrition Education Project of the Sabri Ülker Foundation at the conference Özlem Üliç Çatar, Secretary General of the Sabri Ülker Foundation, stated that they pioneered the creation of healthy living and proper nutrition awareness by facilitating access to scientific data. Çatar noted the following: “We believe that individuals with nutritional and food literacy gaining balanced and conscious consumption habits will contribute to the construction of a healthy future as well as the efficient use of resources. We believe that the outcomes of this international symposium, which we have organized for the fourth time with our mission to disseminate scientific information in the field of food and health, will also create resources for the fight against obesity, which has become a public health problem, especially in children and young people.”

Expert Academicians in Their Fields Shared Their Experiences

Other speakers at the conference included Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Faculty Member Prof. Nur Baran Aksakal, Hacettepe University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Department Head Prof. Zehra Büyüktuncer Demirel, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Psychology, Faculty Member Dr. Ece Varlık Özsoy, European Food Information Council (EUFIC) Director General Dr. Laura Fernadez, HEC Liege University International Strategic Marketing Master's Program Academic Director Dr. Nadia Steils, as well as the Ministry of Health's Director General of Health Promotion Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Atak. and Tijen Coşkun from the Ministry of Agriculture, General Directorate of Food Control, Food Businesses and Codex Department also took part.

Source: HORECA TREND and Sabri Ulker Foundation

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Divan Receives “Barrier-Free Employment” Award

Drawing attention with its work supporting the participation of disabled individuals in business life, Divan was honored with a plaque of appreciation for its exemplary practices in the field of Accommodation and Food Services Activities within the scope of the cooperation carried out with the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR). Minister of Labor and Social Security Prof. Dr. Vedat Işıkhan presented the award to Divan General Manager Murat Tomruk.

It was published

4 weeks ago

May 20 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

For its contribution to the participation of disabled individuals in the workforce Divan, was deemed worthy of the “Barrier-Free Employment” award. The award was given by İŞKUR in the Accommodation and Food Services Activities category. The award was presented to Divan General Manager Murat Tomruk by the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Prof. Dr. Vedat Işıkhan, for İŞKUR’s achievement of disabled employment targets in a short time and its inclusive practices in this field.

Expressing his views on the award Divan General Manager Murat Tomruk“We are proud to be deemed worthy of the Barrier-Free Employment Award by İŞKUR with our practices that support the participation of disabled individuals in business life. Our efforts to increase the employment rate of disabled individuals by contributing to the integration of disabled individuals into society and the fact that every individual can be a disabled candidate are among the reasons why we were deemed worthy of the award. This meaningful award inspires us to further develop our principle of equal opportunities, inclusive employment approach and understanding of social responsibility. As an indicator of our commitment to diversity, inclusiveness and the right to equal access to work, we continue our work with İŞKUR with determination for an accessible, sustainable and inclusive workforce structure.”

The award is given to exemplary institutions that not only meet numerical targets but also ensure the integration of individuals with disabilities into society, include them in business life and manage this process with a humane approach.

Source: HORECA TREND and Divan

A Solidarity Project from Cookshop on Mother's Day: "Mother's Meatballs"

Cookshop is transforming the “Mother’s Meatballs”, which was offered in its first menu and has an important place in its brand journey, into a social solidarity model with a special project. The “Mother’s Meatballs” menu, which will be offered in all Cookshops every year on Mother’s Day, will contribute to the future of the girls supported by the Koruncuk Foundation.

It was published

1 months ago

May 9 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

Cookshop, one of Türkiye's popular restaurant chains, is transforming its brand journey, which started with "Mother's Meatballs" in its first branch, into a social benefit-oriented project. Cookshop, “Mother’s Meatballs“ project, it brings to life a social benefit project that appeals to both taste and emotions through a menu specially prepared for Mother’s Day. The brand offers an exemplary responsibility model by transforming that familiar taste that has a place in everyone’s childhood memories into social benefit.

Every “Mother’s Meatball” is a Hopeful Future for Children

Within the scope of the project, “Mother’s Meatballs”, which was offered in Cookshop’s first menu, is being added to the menus again for Mother’s Day. Starting from this year, the “Mother’s Day Menu” consisting of mother’s meatballs, mother’s pasta and magnolia, which will be served every year throughout May, will meet consumers in all branches of the chain. Within the scope of the project, contributions will be made to the Koruncuk Foundation (Turkish Foundation for Children in Need of Protection) and support will be provided for a hopeful future for girls.

Sample Solidarity Model

Cookshop Founder and Chairman of the Board Ayşe Kazancı"Mom's meatballs are a recipe that reminds us of our childhood, and beyond the emotion, they have a special meaning that tells the story of our brand's founding journey. We are not only bringing "Mom's Meatballs", which carry love, patience and childhood memories in every bite, back to our menus, but also offering a solidarity model that directly touches the lives of children. With the Mom's Meatballs menu that will be available in our restaurants throughout May, we aim to support the Koruncuk Foundation together with our guests and make a meaningful contribution to the future of children. We wholeheartedly believe that we will grow social benefits together," he said.

Deniz Ceylan Kılıçlıoğlu, Board Member of Koruncuk Foundation evaluated this collaboration with the following words: “We all want to go back to our childhood, to the warmth of our mothers’ table from time to time. Cookshop’s “Mother’s Meatballs” menu, which symbolizes the love and effort of our mothers, relives that feeling while also contributing to the freer, stronger future of the girls we support in Koruncukköy. I wholeheartedly thank the Cookshop family for their meaningful contributions.”

Source: HORECA TREND and Cookshop

April 23 Enthusiasm Crowned with Solidarity in Hatay!

Eksun Gıda, one of Türkiye’s leading flour producers, provided 5 tons of flour support to Gönül Mutfağı, which operates in Hatay İskenderun, one of the provinces most affected by the earthquake. Eksun Gıda’s contribution supported the “Gönül Mutfağı Sets the Tables of the Future” project of Gönül Mutfağı Soup Kitchen, which is led by Social Gastronomy Chef Ebru Baybara Demir, and covers primary schools in the region.

It was published

2 months ago

April 23 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

In Hatay Iskenderun, which was deeply affected by the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, the spirit of cooperation and solidarity continues to grow on April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day. In this context, Eksun Gıda, known for its Sinangil brand, a popular brand in the flour market and standing out with its works that add value to society, provided 5 tons of flour support to Gönül Mutfağı to meet the bread needs for lunches distributed to primary school children. Thanks to the shipment that set off from Eksun Gıda's Konya factory, the flour needs of the "Gönül Mutfağı Sets the Tables of the Future" project covering 12 primary schools in Hatay and Iskenderun were met.

Sinangil Support for Gonul Mutfağı

Gönül Mutfağı has been continuing its work, primarily distributing hot meals, with the support of volunteers since February 6, 2024-2025 The project, “The Heart Kitchen Sets the Tables of the Future”, includes the furnishing of dining halls in primary schools and the preparation of lunches for children in the academic year. The project is being implemented with the support and cooperation of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, Ministry of Labor and Social Security, Ministry of National Education, Hatay Provincial Directorate of National Education, İskenderun District Directorate of National Education, İskenderun District Governorship.

The Gonul Mutfağı is Setting Up the Tables of the Future project reaches 12 primary schools and 3300 students daily. The support provided by Eksun Gıda through Sinangil Un is used for the daily bread needs of children.

Source: HORECA TREND and Eksun Food