“Innovation and R&D are essential for international competition in food”

Drawing attention to the importance of public support within the scope of this transformation, Kaan Sidar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Food Industry Employers' Union (TÜGİS), said, “The multifaceted incentive and support policies of the Ministry of Industry and Technology in particular are leading the transformation of our food industry into an innovation-focused, competitive and value-added ecosystem. The fact that our Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır accepted our invitation at the Sustainable Food Summit underlined that our food industry is one of the leading sectors in national development further reinforced our determination for the future of the sector.”

Türkiye's food industry despite global challenges It continues its stable growth with comprehensive incentives, modern production infrastructures and R&D-focused policies. With the support of the public's strategic steps, the Turkish food industry maintains stability in the domestic market and strengthens its effective position in the international arena.

8 Investment Incentive Certificates Were Issued 

Under the leadership of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and in line with the sustainable development goals of the Turkish food industry, many strategic projects are being implemented. In this context, 2002 investment incentive certificates have been issued for food product manufacturing since 8. In addition, 589 billion liras of investment and 708 thousand qualified employment opportunities have been opened. Touching on the importance of these supports, TÜGİS Chairman of the Board Kaan Sidar, “We are pleased to observe that our ministry is displaying a special sensitivity. For example, with the “Anadolu’dakiler” project, local products are opening up to international markets and our products with geographical indications are reaching the value they deserve.” Sidar added that Turkey has a unique potential worldwide with 1658 registered products with geographical indications.

“The Ministry of Industry and Technology Supports Our Sustainable Growth”

Kaan Sidar, who stated that the Turkish food industry has maintained a strong stance despite the drought caused by the climate crisis and the difficulties experienced in agricultural production, said, “The multifaceted support policies of the Ministry of Industry and Technology in particular are leading the transformation of our food industry into an innovation-focused, competitive and value-added ecosystem. Supportive policies ranging from R&D investments to food specialized organized industrial zones, from technology-focused initiatives to branding local values ​​are accelerating the sustainable growth of our sector. Thus, our sector both meets the needs of the domestic market and strengthens its position in international competition every passing day. In this context, the fact that our Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır accepted our invitation at the Sustainable Food Summit underlined that our food industry is one of the leading sectors in national development further reinforced our determination for the future of the sector. We would like to thank them once again for their support and trust in our industry.”

Source: HORECA TREND and Turkish Food Industry Employers' Union (TÜGİS)