Turkey, led by the Exchange Board, is actively seeking to bolster its position as the world's leading hazelnut producer and exporter. This was highlighted by Chairman Hamza Bölük, who revealed plans for the UR-GE project aimed at boosting exports, especially to markets like China and India. The project also focuses on identifying underutilized hazelnut markets and developing high-value products in collaboration with various international companies and Giresun University, a leading institution in hazelnut research.