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02 December 20242 min reading
CESCO advances strategic grain infrastructure in Cameroon
CESCO announced significant progress in the erection of a modern steel mill building and grain storage facility in Douala, Cameroon.
19 November 20244 min reading
FAO Statistical Yearbook reveals key trends and challenges in global agriculture
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched its 2024 Statistical Yearbook, offering an in-depth overview of the most significant trends shaping global agrifood systems.
15 November 20242 min reading
SovEcon raises 2024 Ukraine corn crop and export estimates, projects slightly lower wheat production in 2025
SovEcon, a leading Black Sea grain consultancy, has updated its forecasts for Ukraine’s 2024 grain production and exports, increasing its corn crop and export estimates.
14 November 20242 min reading
CESCO validates high-performance bagging system for UFC's grain facility in Saudi Arabia
CESCO, a global leader in grain handling, storage, and processing solutions, has announced the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for a high-capacity bagging line system as part of its extensive project with United Feed Company (UFC) in Saudi Arabia.
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08 November 20249 min reading
Flour mill analysis and adjustment methods
Maintenance and machine adjustment in milling operations is fundamental to the success of flour production.
07 November 20241 min reading
Mastering maintenance and machine adjustment in milling operations
Maintenance and machine adjustment in milling operations is fundamental to the success of flour production.
09 October 20244 min reading
Reimagining grain storage: How square silos are changing the game
As global food demand continues to rise, the need for efficient, reliable grain storage solutions becomes increasingly important.
09 October 20247 min reading
Safeguarding grains: Balancing food safety, quality, and sustainability
In an era marked by significant climatic shifts and growing food security concerns, the principle “every single grain counts” has never been more relevant.
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07 November 20246 min reading
War and Wheat: How global conflicts threaten grain supply chains
In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions and conflicts, Dennis Voznesenski’s new book, War and Wheat: Navigating Markets During Global Conflict, offers a timely and insightful analysis of the agricultural sector’s response to war.
01 November 20246 min reading
War, Grain, and Flour: The current state of Ukraine's flour milling industry
In the face of war and economic instability, Ukraine's agricultural sector is facing serious challenges.
09 October 20247 min reading
Wheat import ban threatens Turkey’s flour export leadership
“The import ban on wheat imposed by TMO until October 15 has been an extremely challenging period for our sector. The ban on imports and the uncertainty in wheat prices have created serious difficulties in maintaining our leadership position in the global market. During this period, our exports have seen an average decrease of 40%. We hope for a swift resolution to restore our export successes. We urge the authorities to support us by providing solutions to ensure we obtain wheat at global prices, so we do not lose our export markets.”
11 September 202419 min reading
Turkish Mercantile Exchange’s 5-Year Journey: How TMEX is Transforming Turkey’s agricultural sector and grain markets
The Turkish Mercantile Exchange (TMEX) is leading the transformation of Turkey's agricultural sector, marked by a remarkable threefold increase in licensed warehouse capacity over five years and the upcoming launch of a futures market by 2025.
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08 November 20248 min reading
Safety first in grain processing: Protecting grain facilities for a stable food supply
Combustible dust safety in the grain industry is an ongoing challenge that requires continuous attention and improvement.
08 November 20246 min reading
The invisible backbone of superior grain and food processing
In the ever-evolving sphere of industrial food and feed processing, the role of advanced weighing and dosing systems is of profound importance.
09 October 20245 min reading
Weather and geopolitical tensions add pressure to global grain markets
As extreme weather and geopolitical tensions present challenges to global food security, the global grain market is facing significant hurdles.
12 September 20249 min reading
Ensuring optimal grain quality: The future of wheat testing
“Given the diverse quality assessment requirements at different stages of wheat processing— ranging from storage to milling to food production—there is a growing need to explore the current applications of NIR technology in wheat testing..."
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08 November 202413 min reading
Brazil’s Agricultural Landscape: Crop trends, export stats and logistics challenges
As Brazil enters a new planting season, SA Commodities Associate Director Luiz Carlos Santos Jr. provides an in-depth analysis of Brazil’s grain and oilseed landscape.
10 October 20245 min reading
Japan struggles with rice shortfall amid surging prices
Japan is experiencing a shortage of rice, leading to escalating prices and widespread empty shelves in supermarkets, as demand has outstripped supply.
12 September 20249 min reading
Turkey’s new roadmap in grain industry
Grains form the backbone of Turkey’s agricultural production, standing out as an indispensable resource for both plant and animal production.
11 July 20249 min reading
Pakistan’s grain outlook
According to the USDA’s latest June Pakistan country report, wheat production for the marketing year 2024/25 (May-April) is expected to reach a record 31.4 million metric tons (MMT), which is eleven percent higher than last year’s production of 28.2 MMT.
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12 August 20249 min reading
Adapting grain management strategies to meet a changing world
In an industry where innovation meets necessity, CESCO EPC GmbH stands out as a model of invention and resilience.
10 June 20244 min reading
Growing global demand fuels innovation in grain logistics
In an interview during the recent IDMA Istanbul Expo, Mehmet Büyükzeren, the General Manager of Yılmaz Kardeş Hydraulic Machinery Industry Co., shares his insights on the critical role of logistics in the global grain trade and the increasing demand for advanced unloading platforms.
10 June 20244 min reading
Turkish milling machinery sector seeks export funding boost
One of our significant visits at the IDMA Expo was Çift Kartal, a stalwart in the milling machinery industry with over half a century of experience.
04 June 20245 min reading
Maxi-Lift’s focus on EAME and APAC markets highlighted at IDMA Expo
In an interview during the IDMA EXPO in Istanbul, André Rigo, International Sales Director of DuraPlas/Maxi-Lift Inc., shared insights on the company’s journey, recent innovations, major projects, and the future of the grain processing industry.
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01 November 20249 min reading
China’s 2024/25 corn imports: Low-lower-the lowest?
The corn season 2024/25 has started in Ukraine. The country is waiting for Chinese demand, but there are no signs of revival. In the 2023/24 MY (October-September), China already reduced its imports of Ukrainian corn to 4.6 MMT vs 5.5 MMT in the previous season.
10 October 20247 min reading
Turkey’s new wheat import rules & world weather woes
Implementation of Turkish wheat import ban on 21 June 2024 was a heavy bearish factor for Black Sea wheat and freight market.
06 September 20248 min reading
Ukrainian wheat export: From tradition to transition
Ukraine has faced significant challenges in maintaining its traditional markets in North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia – particularly in Egypt, Turkey, and Indonesia – since the onset of the war.
09 August 202410 min reading
Upcoming barley trends or how to ride the wave?
The prospects of Ukrainian barley export in 2024/25 MY may seem quite gloomy from the point of view of potential buyers’ demand, as such key destinations like Spain and China may reduce purchases.
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11 June 20245 min reading
IDMA Today and BBM Mutfak bring dynamism and flavors to IDMA
At IDMA Istanbul, the industry witnessed the debut of two initiatives by Parantez Media:
09 May 20243 min reading
TABADER hosts 5th Doyens Award Night
Simultaneously organized with IDMA Istanbul, the fifth edition of TABADER’s now customary Doyens Award Ceremony took place on May 2nd at Wow Hotel.
08 May 20244 min reading
IDMA Istanbul hosts pulse of grain processing industry with 10,000 visitors from 120 countries
The global grain processing industry convened in Istanbul. The domestic sector, specializing in flour, grain, feed, pulses production equipment, and milling machinery, crucially exporting 90 percent of its output, gathered with over 10,000 professionals from 120 countries at the 10th IDMA Istanbul.
04 May 20242 min reading
Turkish-Moroccan flour industry bond strengthened at IDMA Expo
In an exclusive interview during the IDMA Expo in Istanbul, Moulay Abdelkadir Alalaoui, President of the Moroccan Flour Milling Federation (FNM), provides a comprehensive overview of the state of flour milling in Morocco and its relationship with Turkey.

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TABADER to carry its Gathering of Doyens to the international stage

25 January 20194 min reading

TABADER will carry the Gathering of Doyens to the international arena thanks to IDMA Fair’s international network in 2019. As part of the 2nd Gathering of Doyens and Award Ceremony, which be held be in WOW Hotel in conjunction with IDMA Fair on 20 March 2019, the organization will present awards to those who contributed to the sector for at least half a century on cereal and pulse milling and their technologies around the world.

TABADER, the first Turkish parent organization for companies operating in cereal and pulses processing technologies, storage and analysis systems, continues its preparation to hold the second International Gathering of Doyens and the Award Ceremony that gathered huge interest last year. The Gathering of Doyens is expected to have colorful scenes that will be held in WOW Hotel in conjunction with IDMA Fair, which is the biggest gathering of the sector on the international arena on 20 March 2019.

Every year, TABADER investigates and brings together values of the sector on cereal, pulse, feed milling and technologies. As part of the 2nd International Gathering of Doyens and Award Ceremony, the organization will present awards to those who contributed to the sector at least half a century and who made names on cereal and pulse milling and their technologies around the world. TABADER, who has not forgotten doyens that passed away in the award ceremony, will host and honor those who contributed to the development of the sector, added value to the sector, Young TABADER, and those institutions and organizations that developed the sector during the International Gathering of Doyens.

TABADER TO PRESENT AWARDS IN SIX CATEGORIES During the 2nd International Gathering of Doyens and the Award Ceremony, TABADER will present awards in six categories: the Half Century in the Sector, Those Who Left Us, Those Who Contributed to the Development of the Sector, Those Who Brought Value to the Sector, Young TABADER, and The Establishment of the Year. TABADER International Gathering of Doyens and the Award Ceremony will have an international concept in coming years.

Categories: 1. The Half Century in the Sector: Those doyens who spent 50 years in the sector and contributed to the development of the sector 2. Those Who Left Us: Doyens who added value but passed away. 3. Those Who Contributed to the Development of the Sector: Those who worked for the sector around the world and added value. 4. Those Who Brought Value to the Sector: Those who added value to the sector although they work in different areas around the world. 5. Young TABADER: Those youngsters who developed the sector through their works, thesis, new companies, new approaches, and new innovations around the world. 6. The Establishment of the Year: Visionary institutions and organizations who contributed to the development of the sector and help gain value through their studies and innovative approaches (stock markets, chambers, export associations, unions, and establishments, etc.)

TABADER IFP: INTERNATIONAL FLOUR, FEED, PULSES SUMMIT Before the International Gathering of Doyens and the Award Ceremony, TABADER will host the Flour, Feed, and Pulses Summit (IFP-2019). TABADER, which continues its efforts for the summit in full swing, will host the business people that will evaluate the problems, economy, and future of flour, feed and pulses sector worldwide. Renowned doyens around the world will come together and share their opinions during the summit.

TRAINING SUPPORT FROM TABADER TO THE SECTOR In order to meet its training targets to educate qualified people for the sector, TABADER will hold the International Certified Miller Training during IDMA to be held between 21 and 23 March 2019 in the fair avenue. In two different halls for flour and feed sector, the training will be held simultaneously in English and Turkish. On the first day of the three-day long training, topics such as energy management, innovation, research and development, production and development, quality control, and risk analysis will be discussed. For two days, the training will cover storage techniques particularly for grain (flour) milling and feed milling, new trends in the world, diagram, design, additives and vitamins, quality control, automation, machine and mechanic maintenance, ration preparation, pre-cleaning, and breaking lines. The theoretical training that will be provided by academicians and industry representatives will be supported with new product and technology showcases in the fair area. Participants will have certifications after three-day long program.

In order to fill out the registration form and access more information, visit www.tabader.org.