HORECA TREND and California Walnuts brought chefs together in Antalya.

HORECA TREND, in collaboration with the California Walnuts Commission , organized a special gastronomy-focused event in Antalya. Held at the IC Airport Hotel, the event brought together leading chefs from the sector and invited participants from various fields on the same platform.

Held in Antalya, one of Türkiye's most important tourism destinations, the event stood out with its focus on information sharing, experience transfer, and sectoral interaction. The gathering, which addressed the current dynamics of the gastronomy world, offered participants a productive networking environment with its inspiring content.

The Multidimensional Narrative of Gastronomy Was Emphasized.

The event was presented by Elif Akın Yüksel, Editor-in-Chief of HORECA TREND . In her opening speech, Akın Yüksel touched upon HORECA TREND's vision, emphasizing that they view gastronomy not merely as a culinary practice, but as a powerful narrative shaped by culture, sustainability, health, and creativity. She underlined that the collaboration with the California Walnut Commission is a natural reflection of this perspective.

The Journey of the California Walnut Was Told

Feray Alpay , the Turkey Representative of the California Walnut Commission, gave a comprehensive presentation on California walnuts as part of the event . The presentation covered walnut production processes, quality standards, sustainable farming practices, and nutritional values ​​in detail.

Gastronomy Trends for 2026 Discussed

Hidayet Kızıları , President of the Alanya Gastronomy Stars Association , delivered a speech befitting the significance of the evening. Following this, Elif Akın Yüksel, in her presentation on 2026 gastronomy trends, highlighted topics such as sustainability, functional flavors, the balance between local and global cuisines, and chef-focused innovation.

Finale with Walnut Delights

Following the presentations , guests were served a special walnut, milk, and honey drink prepared by Emrah Fandaklı . The event concluded with a group photo session with the guests, followed by a special walnut-themed dinner.

This gastronomic gathering, realized through a collaboration between HORECA TREND and the California Walnut Commission, strengthened the sharing of industry knowledge while laying the groundwork for sustainable collaborations among chefs, brands, and gastronomy professionals.

Source: HORECA TREND