Tea, the constant companion of our tables, our conversations, and our breaks at all hours of the day, is not just a beverage; it represents a deeply rooted culture. By developing its product range by taking into account the demands and needs of its customers, Metro TurkeyTo further enrich this culture, Rioba Tea introduces its renewed selection to consumers. Appealing to palates with diverse flavors such as black and green teas, as well as white tea, rooibos, special blend herbal teas, and oolong teas, Rioba now takes tea enjoyment to a whole new level with three new products.

A new energy for the beverage world: Matcha

Responding to the rapidly rising matcha trend among tea lovers and their changing consumption habits, Metro Turkey is bringing its own brand of matcha tea to shelves. Produced from shade-grown tea leaves ground using traditional methods, Rioba Matcha adds a natural and energetic touch to the daily grind with its vibrant green color and intense aroma. Offering a sense of tranquility amidst modern life with every sip, this special tea offers tea lovers an unconventional experience.

Your throat's sweet friend: Breath Harmony

A special herbal tea that soothes your throat and opens your breath in cold weather or in the middle of a tiring day... Rioba Breath Harmony gives you freshness in every sip with its refreshing aroma born from the balanced combination of sweet licorice, fresh mint, soft lemon balm and friendly herbs such as rooibos leaves, anise seeds, valerian root and passionflower.

The taste that adds calmness to breaks: Peace Harmony

Rioba Peaceful Harmony, crafted with apple, hibiscus, pomegranate, and sweet herbs, is perfect for those looking to leave the hustle and bustle of the day behind. Complemented with sweet citrus aromas and floral touches, this special blend truly lives up to its name, offering a sense of serenity.

Ready to brew, either in bulk or in bags

With a wide selection of tea bags and loose teas, the Rioba Tea family offers a wide selection to suit every taste. From those seeking the intense flavor of black tea to those who appreciate the lightness of green tea, from those seeking the elegant texture of white tea to those exploring unique flavors like rooibos and oolong, there's a Rioba for everyone. With nearly 30 varieties to accompany you, whether at your business, at home, or with loved ones, Rioba enriches the pleasure of tea.

Source: HORECA TREND and Metro Türkiye

Described as the world's largest seafood market mezzemarin Delicious and practical seafood stands out with its freshness in the online store. One of mezzeMarin's star products, the Shrimp series, raises the bar for flavor in kitchens with its frozen and marinated varieties.

mezzeMarin's shrimp product line offers a wide variety of options, from frozen white shrimp with shells to succulent local tail shrimp and special dill marinated recipes. All of these products simplify kitchen tasks with their quick preparation time, portion control, and cold chain compatibility, while also delivering consistent quality to your plate.

As with all its products, the shrimp line stands out for its labor-saving features. With ready-to-cook formats, they save time in professional kitchens. Furthermore, with the mezzeMarin guarantee, every order is guaranteed to be delivered with the same freshness and standard.

For detailed information and ordering options regarding the mezzeMarin shrimp series https://mezzemarin.online/karides You can reach it at.

Source: HORECA TREND and mezzeMarin

Giorgio Marrapodi, Italian Ambassador to Ankara, along with his delegation, visited Barilla Türkiye's factory in Bolu. The program focused on production processes and the company's sustainability efforts in Türkiye.

Barilla Turkey General Manager Murat Koç shared the company's global vision and its operations in Türkiye. Koç emphasized that Filiz Gıda, founded in Bolu in 1974 and renamed Barilla Gıda after joining the Barilla Group in 2003, has positioned Türkiye at a strategic position within the group with its current production capacity of 100 tons. He noted that production processes in Türkiye are carried out by approximately 200 employees. Koç"We are continuing our production operations at full capacity. Thanks to our contract farming model, which has been around for over a quarter of a century, our sustainable production approach, and our academic collaborations, we are both increasing the productivity of our farmers and making our food supply chain more resilient," he said.

“Our efforts to develop the sector will continue.”

He stated that their goal is to establish a cooperation chain that directly contributes to farmers through studies carried out in different regions of Türkiye, reduces environmental impacts, uses advanced technology and creates higher added value through high-quality wheat production. Koç, stated: “We support contract farming and position it as one of our business models. We were honored to host the ambassador and his accompanying delegation at our facility. We had the opportunity to share our commitment to providing good food to our consumers and our efforts in contract farming, a core element of our business model.”

“We have taken important steps in sustainable agriculture for a quarter of a century.”

Murat Bozkurt, Barilla Turkey's Supply Chain Director, shared the pasta production process from field to factory to table. He stated that they have conducted numerous research and projects on the sustainable production of durum wheat with farmers, academic institutions, and experts over the past 20 years. Bozkurt"We are continuing our work in Southeastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia, the Aegean Region, and Thrace, using a model unique to Barilla Gıda. With the valuable work carried out and the efforts of all our business partners, we have witnessed that durum wheat production can reach significant volumes," he said.

“We Reduce Losses from Seed to Harvest”

Bozkurt shared detailed information about the factory's production lines, capacity, product range, and quality control systems, explaining the company's traceability practices, sustainable agriculture principles, and the environmental benefits achieved within this framework. He emphasized that thanks to scientifically conducted studies, losses from seed to harvest have been reduced and water and energy management optimized.

“The Bolu Factory is an Important Example of the Value Chain Extending from Agriculture to Industry.”

Ambassador MarrapodiIn his assessment at the end of his visit, Barilla said, “Barilla’s factory in Bolu is a concrete and successful example of Italian-Turkish economic cooperation. The factory’s technical capacity, sustainable agriculture projects, and production quality are impressive. The long-term collaboration model established with farmers, in particular, sets an example across the value chain extending from agriculture to industry. Such investments further strengthen the economic and cultural ties between the two countries.”

Source: HORECA TREND and Barilla