In TIM, the new president and executive board is now certain. Büyükekþi, who served 6 years in Turkey Shoe Manufacturers' Association Presidency, also carries out many tasks such as Treasurer Executive Board Member of ISO, Eximbank Board Membership, and THY Executive Board Membership. Büyükekþi has worked as the General Coordinator of Ziylan Companies Group.

Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Nuts, which contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients, are a great snack food, too. They're inexpensive, easy to store and easy to take with you to work or school.

The Black Sea Hazelnut and Products Exporters' Union (KFMÝB) President Oguz Gursoy Dursun, stated that; "Hazelnut sector is strongly affected by the devaluation of YTL and the increased pace of the global crisis."

Following a decision to halt its hazelnut sales in August in a bid to maintain price stability in the market, the Soil Products Office (TMO) is planning to restart sales in the new year. The office, in this regard, is monitoring the latest market developments.

The government’s 2010 Investment Program, which is currently under discussion at a parliamentary commission, is expected to provide TL 5.7 billion in agricultural subsidies.