Turkey women cooperatives expansion

In late July 2026, a women‑run cooperative in Tokat began scaling up production of geographically‑indicated leaf sarma, shipping frozen batches to major Turkish cities and eyeing export markets. The cooperative’s growth highlighted the value of regional food heritage and the role of women’s employment.

Later the same day, Turkey’s Family and Social Services Minister announced a nationwide programme supporting 1,367 women’s cooperatives. The initiative provides education, branding, and digital‑sales assistance, and includes the launch of new market facilities in Afyonkarahisar. A specific digital‑transformation contract was signed with the Dört Mevsim Women’s Cooperative to develop e‑commerce tools, online marketing and branding, aiming to broaden market access for regional products.

Together, the snapshots illustrate a broader push by the Turkish government to strengthen women‑led enterprises, combine traditional food production with modern digital platforms, and expand both domestic and international market opportunities for women’s cooperatives.