The President of Istanbul Exporters' Association, Muzaffer Taviloğlu, has called for a strategy to expand hazelnut exports beyond traditional markets, highlighting India as a potential new market. He stressed the need to reduce costs, increase production, and find new markets. Taviloğlu also noted the high demand for Turkish hazelnuts in India for patisserie products. Additionally, he discussed the need for a national hazelnut strategy, the potential for increasing yield in the Black Sea region, and the importance of good agricultural practices and licensed warehouses.