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Gaziantep preparation for 2026 Middle East Food Fair

Entities: Kemal Çeber · Fatma Şahin · Gaziantep · MFF Middle East Food Fair · Gaziantep Chamber of Industry

Overview

In late June 2026, Gaziantep announced its readiness to host the second edition of the MFF Middle East Food Fair scheduled for November 5‑7. By the end of July, city officials and industry representatives convened a joint brainstorming session, reviewing the current state of local food production and export capacity. The meeting, attended by the governor, mayor, trade chambers and exporters’ union, outlined actions to strengthen Gaziantep’s role as a strategic driver of Turkey’s food economy and to elevate the fair’s international profile.

The preparations emphasize coordinated efforts to expand the event’s brand and impact, positioning the November 2026 fair as a key showcase for Turkish food producers on the global stage.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Gaziantep Boosts Food Industry Ahead of 2026 Middle East Food Fair

    Gaziantep officials and industry leaders met to strengthen the city’s food sector and prepare for the 5‑7 Nov 2026 MFF Middle East Food Fair.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Gaziantep prepares for second MFF Middle East Food Fair in November 2026

    Gaziantep officials back the second MFF Middle East Food Fair (5‑7 Nov 2026), expecting 200+ firms and delegations from 38+ countries to boost exports and trade ties.

Sources

medyagazete.com · olaymedya.com