The Double Design Award-Winning Rokon Series Became a Favorite of Visitors

The star of the fair was FİMAK's internationally awarded Rokon Series The Rokon Series, which stands out with its aesthetic design and high performance, was awarded in Germany in 2025. German Design Award ve iF Design Award It became a focal point for visitors at the fair with two prestigious awards, including the "April 1980" award. This interest once again confirmed the level of innovation and engineering power that Turkish industry has reached in the global arena.

Strong Synergy with Business Partners

FİMAK showcased not only its own product range but also its strong collaborations in the industry. BECS Macaron, Kaave, Alfa Fırın, doughex, LUV Gelato, Sevel Showcase ve Pizza Albe's Partner companies such as took part in the FIMAK stand and offered holistic solutions to the participants. HORECA TREND As the Media Group, we were present at the stand as the media partner of FİMAK and kept our finger on the pulse of the sector.

“Bakery Plus is the Most Important Meeting Point for Our Industry”

Mehmet Özpınar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FİMAK, expressed his satisfaction with the fair, saying: “Bakery Plus has always been a key meeting point for our industry. We were thrilled to strengthen our ties with our existing business partners and present our cutting-edge technological solutions to industry professionals in Türkiye and around the world on this platform. The strong interest from visitors from Türkiye, the Balkans, the Turkic Republics, the Middle East, and North Africa demonstrated that we were doing the right thing and that the strategic role of our fair is increasingly strengthened.”

Bakery Plus 2025, which concluded with a successful organization, was a productive fair where FİMAK established new business connections and strengthened its position in the international market.

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Gastronometro, launched by Metro Türkiye as Turkey's first gastronomy discovery platform and one of the food and beverage industry's closest business partners, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since its inception, the platform has striven for the sustainable development of Turkish cuisine through education, R&D, product development, and implementation activities in the field of gastronomy, with the aim of "preserving, developing, and introducing Turkish cuisine to the world." Gastronometro collaborates with internationally renowned gastronomy and hospitality schools such as the Basque Culinary Center and Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, and brings together Michelin-starred chefs with Turkish chefs. It also conducts training and collaborations with the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Having inspired thousands of chefs, producers, academics, and students to date, the platform has distinguished itself with its educational programs, projects supporting the use of local products in professional kitchens, and its innovative approach to the culinary ecosystem. Gastronometro, entering its new era with the motto "an education, R&D, and application platform that brings together Türkiye's gastronomy and hospitality sectors," aims to increase its collaborations both nationally and internationally and to bring the values ​​of Turkish cuisine to a wider audience. Taking another significant step toward ecosystem development, Gastronometro will soon become an accredited training center offering certified training programs in culinary, service, and stewardship based on MEB-approved curricula through an agreement with the Ministry of National Education.

“Education, R&D and Application Platform Bringing Together the Gastronomy and Hospitality Sectors”

Reminding that the founding purpose of Gastronometro is to carry Turkish cuisine into the future, Metro Türkiye CEO David Antunes"When we launched Gastronometro, our goal was not only to preserve the unique culinary culture of these lands but also to carry it into the future. Over the years, this center has created a multifaceted impact, from education and R&D to international collaborations and hundreds of events. Here, traditional recipes have been revitalized through the creativity of our chefs, the stories of local producers have been brought to the world, and industry professionals have found the opportunity to develop themselves. Today, Gastronometro defines the future of its journey with its new motto: 'The education, R&D, and application platform that brings together Türkiye's gastronomy and hospitality sectors.' This reflects not only past achievements but also the responsibilities we will undertake in the coming years. As Metro Turkey, we will continue with the same passion to contribute to the development of the sector and bring this cuisine to the world with our Gastronometro investment," he said.

“The Story of a Dream Coming True”

Gastronometro Director Maximilian Thomae Describing the 10-year period as “the story of a dream coming true,” he said, “Since our founding, we have built not just a kitchen; we have built a multidimensional platform centered on education, research, innovation, and sharing. During this decade, we have supported the development of nearly 3.000 Metro brand products. We have brought together chefs, young talents, producers, and gastronomy enthusiasts under the same roof with over 200 events and conferences. We have hosted numerous prestigious organizations, from the MICHELIN Guide to young chef competitions. At every step, we have sought ways to preserve our local values ​​and introduce them to the world in order to keep Turkish cuisine alive in its fullest. In fact, the Michelin-Star chefs we host at Gastronometro return to their countries with the new knowledge they learned about Turkish cuisine here, adding a Turkish touch to traditional flavors: 3-Star Spanish Chef Elena Arzak now uses sumac, an indispensable spice of Turkish cuisine, which she discovered during her visit to Gastronometro, in her recipes. 2-Michelin-Star Spanish Chef Fernando Perez serves tea to his guests at his restaurant. "He serves ayran in a glass. Our new motto is the compass of the steps we will take in the coming years. We will continue to work passionately, never giving up on our dream of Turkish cuisine," he said.

Each Signed Work Was Reflected on Special Plates for the 10th Anniversary

Reflecting Metro Türkiye's passion for gastronomy, its commitment to embracing this field, and its vision to shape the sector, the platform celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special culinary experience prepared by Gastronometro chefs. The plates served at the celebration reflected Gastronometro's philosophy of "uniting the flavors of the past with the vision of the future." The signature plates, meticulously created over the past 10 years, symbolized Gastronometro's activities to date, the values ​​it has brought to Turkish cuisine, and the impact it has made on the gastronomic ecosystem. Prepared with local Turkish ingredients and interpreted with modern gastronomic techniques, the plates offered guests an experience that instilled both respect for their roots and the courage to innovate, bringing Gastronometro's inspiring story to the table and providing an unforgettable experience.

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Center for Regional and Global Cooperation

Organized by Messe Stuttgart Ares Fuarcılık, the fair continues to be one of the most powerful trade platforms supporting the sector's growth potential. This year, leading companies in the sector will meet with investors, operators, and decision-makers to forge new business connections. Only in Türkiye'It will stand out as an important business platform followed with interest not only in Turkey but also in surrounding regions such as the Balkans, Turkic Republics, the Middle East and North Africa.

Participation Target Rising

The fair, which hosted professional visitors from 38 different countries such as Russia, Germany, Macedonia, Gambia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Indonesia, Iran and Serbia in the past years,'raising the bar even higher at 50'Participants from over 100 countries in Ankara'It also aims to bring together. With this feature, the fair goes beyond being just a product exhibition area and becomes one of the strategic centers of regional and global trade.

"Our Fair Opens with 100 Percent Occupancy

General Manager of Messe Stuttgart Ares Fair Organization Ufuk Altintop, Stating that this year's fair attracted great attention, ""When we look at the feedback from our exhibitors and visitors, we see a strong consensus that our fair's role within the industry will grow even stronger in the coming years. This shows us that we're doing the right thing and boosts our motivation. We reached a 100% sales occupancy rate exactly four months before the fair. We're continuing our final preparations to bring together over 25 industry professionals in the capital," he said.

Ankara Will Be the Heart of the Industry

ATO Congress'Thanks to its modern infrastructure and central location, visitors are expected to have a comfortable experience throughout the fair. Panels, seminars, live demonstrations, and new product launches over four days will offer attendees a rich program of both trade and knowledge sharing. Bakery Plus 2025 will not only address the sector's current needs but also shed light on future production and consumption trends. 

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