News and Announcements

Turkey has been elected to the Council, the highest governing body of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), for the 2025–2028 term. In the election held in Rome, in which 141 countries cast their votes, Turkey achieved a…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Programme (NOP) has updated certification requirements for organic product imports under the ‘Strengthening Organic Enforcement’ (SOE) rule. Effective 15 July 2025, all companies importing organic products into the United States, including those…

Global Standard, the non-profit organization behind the widely recognized GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), has introduced a new voluntary standard called the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS). GRTS aims to expand GOTS’s values—health, ecology, fairness, and care—to a broader set…

The city of Ludhiana is set to become a hub for sustainable winterwear as textile firms begin integrating milkweed fibre into their production. Developed by the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), milkweed fibre—known locally as Akk or Buddhi Mai—offers…

A new strategic partnership between TTpro and USB Certification is set to elevate traceability and compliance management across the textile industry. By combining real-time supply chain mapping with certified third-party assurance, this collaboration offers brands and suppliers a robust digital…

The National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have made a significant amendment to the National Food Safety Standard for Raw Milk. The published amendment introduces stricter criteria for raw milk production and inspection processes.…

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has published its report on the state of global marine fisheries for 2025. Titled ‘Review of the State of World Marine Fisheries Resources,’ the report was prepared with contributions from…

The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) announced its hazelnut production forecast for the 2025-2026 season at the 42nd World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress held in Spain.   According to the information provided, Turkey’s walnut production for the 2025-2026…