required report public distribution date 1 22 2007 gain number tu7001 turkey food processing ingredients sector s approved by ralph gifford agricultural counselor ankara prepared muge somer ag marketing asst highlights has grown steadily since the severe economic crisis of 2001 and 2006 turnover is expected to exceed usd 60 billion production rich diversified in variety causing be one leading industries legislative reforms that entered into force from eu accession framework strengthened ability attract foreign investment there a high growth potential for sugar confectionary meat dairy product olive oil fruit juice import functional quality products as well specialized additives unregistered economy still significant threat fair competitiveness includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled tu1 tu usda service global agriculture information network template version 2 09 page 24 unclassified table contents i market summary 3 ii