The decline in beet production will not cause problems in sugar supply

Despite the decrease in beet production this year, no issues with sugar supply are expected due to current stocks. According to TUIK, this year there will be a 6.5 percent decrease in the harvest, falling to 21.5 million tons, but the situation in the field and on the farm indicates that production will be even less. Especially a hot summer and lack of rainfall will lead to more serious yield losses. President of the Beet Sugar Producers Association, Orhan Can, stated in a program he attended that climate-related problems, such as drought and extreme heat, negatively affect the yield. Can expressed that despite the decrease in beet production, there will be no issues with sugar supply in the 2025-2026 period, saying, "According to the information we received from the sector stakeholders, we will not experience a supply problem." Drawing attention to the fact that the main issue that needs to be focused on is informality, Can said, "The substitution of sweeteners that can replace ...