# Istanbul food and gastronomy industry events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-food-and-gastronomy-industry-events
> Updated: 2026-09-07T10:59:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 6.

Istanbul hosted several major food and gastronomy industry events in late 2026. Foodist İstanbul, held from September 1–4 at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center, focused on the future of the food sector through themes of export, digitalization, sustainability, and food technology. The event aimed to connect Turkey’s production capacity with global trade networks, with expectations of hosting approximately 70,000 industry professionals from more than 150 countries and featuring around 650 brands.

The opening ceremony was attended by Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, and Mustafa Varank, Chairman of the TBMM Industry, Trade, Energy, Natural Resources, Information and Technology Commission. Participating brands included Kadooğlu Yağ, showcasing various oils, and Balparmak, presenting its honey portfolio and Apitera brand. Altunkaya Grup also participated, showcasing products to local and foreign distributors; its Chairman, Mahsum Altunkaya, emphasized a focus on ‘quality production, employment, and export-oriented growth’.

During the fair, Turkish companies reported significant commercial activity. Oba Makarnacılık (OBAMS) announced it secured approximately $20 million in new orders through meetings with national and international professionals, following reported consolidated sales revenues of approximately 12.5 billion TL for the first half of 2026. Matlı Şirketler Grubu, presenting brands Keskinoğlu and Yörsan, used the platform to target new export opportunities in Africa and the Middle East. By its conclusion, the fair featured over 2,000 business professionals from 60 focus countries participating via VIP purchasing delegations.

Following these events, GastroShow 2026 was scheduled for October 9–10 at the Taşyapı Event Center. Organized by the Gastronomy Tourism Association (GTD) in collaboration with Turkuvaz Medya and Rota Fuar, this edition centered on a ‘Zero Waste’ theme, focusing on reducing food waste, sustainable production, and the circular economy.

## Claims

- Foodist Istanbul International Food and Beverage Products Fair is being held at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı attended the opening ceremony. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The fair is scheduled to take place from September 1 to September 4, 2026. (single source)
- Approximately 70,000 industry professionals from over 150 countries are expected to attend. (single source)
- Kadooğlu Yağ is exhibiting sunflower, corn, olive, and industrial oils at the event. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Turkish food companies secure major orders at FOODIST İstanbul

Turkish food companies Oba Makarnacılık and Matlı Şirketler Grubu secured major orders and export opportunities at the FOODIST İstanbul 2026 trade fair.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-food-companies-secure-major-orders-at-foodist-istanbul

### 2026-09-04: Foodist İstanbul International Food Fair concludes in Turkey

The Foodist İstanbul International Food and Beverage Fair brought together global industry leaders and 2,000+ business professionals to discuss food technology, sustainability, and export opportunities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foodist-istanbul-international-food-fair-concludes-in-turkey

### 2026-08-31: Foodist Istanbul 2026 opens at Tüyap to connect global food markets

The Foodist Istanbul International Food and Beverage Products Fair has opened at Tüyap, hosting 650 brands and expecting 70,000 professionals from 150 countries to discuss global food trade and technology.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foodist-istanbul-2026-opens-at-tyap-to-connect-global-food-markets

### 2026-08-29: Foodist Istanbul to host global food industry professionals in September 2026

Foodist Istanbul will be held from September 1–4, 2026, bringing together 2,000 professionals from 60 countries to discuss food technology, sustainability, and export opportunities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foodist-istanbul-to-host-global-food-industry-professionals-in-september-2026

### 2026-08-26: GastroShow 2026 to showcase Turkish gastronomy in Istanbul

GastroShow 2026 will be held in Istanbul on October 9–10, focusing on ‘Zero Waste,’ sustainable production, and connecting Turkish food producers with international buyers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gastroshow-2026-to-showcase-turkish-gastronomy-in-istanbul

### 2026-08-24: Istanbul food industry trade fairs prepare for major 2026 expansions

Istanbul is set to host major food industry events, including Foodist İstanbul in 2026 and the expanding IBAKTECH trade fair, targeting international buyers and significant industrial investments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-food-industry-trade-fairs-prepare-for-major-2026-expansions

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