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

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

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