NEWS

The 3rd International Reliable Products Summit, organized by the Reliable Products Platform, will take place on October 8, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza in Florya, Istanbul, under the theme "Türkiye’s Heroes." The summit will bring together brands and individuals who contribute to the country’s economy through local production and support local production.

This Year's Theme is “Türkiye’s Heroes”

Celal Toprak, the Chairman of the Reliable Products Platform, stated that the main theme for this year’s summit is "Türkiye’s Heroes." Toprak said, "We consider everyone who produces and never gives up on producing as the heroes of this country. Supporting local producers and local production is our mission, and we dedicate this year's summit to them."

After the opening speeches, an award ceremony will be held.

Opening Speeches and Award Ceremony

The opening speeches will be delivered by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, the Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, the Governor of Istanbul, Davut Gül, the Chairman of the Reliable Products Platform, Celal Toprak, and the Chairman of the Istanbul Commodity Exchange, Ali Kopuz. Afterward, brands and individuals who have contributed to local production and achieved significant success in producing reliable food will be honored at the award ceremony under the theme "Türkiye’s Heroes."

Muratbey Honored at the Summit

Muratbey, a leading cheese brand known for its sustainable and reliable food production investments, will also be honored at the event under the theme "Türkiye’s Heroes." The Feed The Future award program finalist plaque for Muratbey will be presented to Necmi Erol, Chairman of the Board of Muratbey Foods.

Prominent business figures, including Sanko Holding Honorary Chairman Abdülkadir Konukoğlu, Yaşar Holding Chairman Feyhan Yaşar, Oğuz Holding Chairman Hulusi Oğuz, and Reis Gıda Chairman Mehmet Reis, will also be present at the ceremony.

After the award ceremony, the protocol signing ceremony for the Türkiye’s Heroes Project will take place.

Gülnur Uluğ: "We Believe We Will Add More Awards to Our Collection"

Gülnur Uluğ, Muratbey Foods' Communications and Business Development Director, mentioned that they participate in important events like the Reliable Products Summit to promote cheeses that strengthen immunity and protect public health. Uluğ continued, "We are proud to participate in the 3rd International Reliable Products Summit with our innovative products. We will introduce our innovative products such as Plus Helix, Fresh Cheese-Plus, Fresh Kasseri-Plus, and our vitamin D-enriched Cream Cheese, which offers prebiotic and whey protein support, along with fun products like Misto and Topi, which kids enjoy, to all cheese lovers at the summit. We are delighted to have reached the finals of the Feed The Future award program. We believe we will add more awards to those we have won in the past. In 2022, we won two awards in the 'Dairy Products' and 'Children's Food' categories with Misto cheese, and in 2023, we came first in the Functional Products Category with our Plus Cream Cheese. We are thrilled to be here again this year. With our high-quality and unique products, which we export to 5 continents around the world, we are actively working to change the understanding of cheese in many countries. We will continue to share the 'irresistible charm of cheese' with Muratbey cheeses with cheese lovers of all ages, both in Türkiye and worldwide."

Muratbey Brings New Life to Gluten-Free Diets

One of the highlights of this year's summit will be the "Freedom in Flavors: Discovering Gluten-Free Delights" workshop, where Muratbey’s delicious flavors will be paired with creative recipes. Uluğ stated, "In this workshop, led by Chef Özlem Mekik, healthy and delicious gluten-free recipes will be prepared using Muratbey’s popular Cream Cheese and Plus Helix products. At Muratbey, we will continue to develop products to meet the different needs of our consumers. With the recipes we will create using Cream Cheese and Plus Helix, we will bring a new breath to gluten-free diets."