08/07/2013: Mühlenchemie strengthens position in Turkish market; silo hotel closes; Drop in grain no danger to food security

Turkey is one of the most dynamic and complex markets in the world. In order to meet the increasing demands of local bakeries producing bread and pastry goods, Mühlenchemie and its long-standing distribution partner ABP are intensifying their cooperation. 

The joint venture intends to meet the challenges facing flour improvement in Turkey and its neighbouring regions.
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An Ohio hotel built in former grain silo has closed.

Akron's Quaker Square Inn closed it's doors last week. The unusual  building will now be converted into additional student housing University of Akron students.

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Though China's grain self-sufficiency rate has dropped below 90 percent, it does not mean the country's food security is endangered, said Mei Xinyu, a researcher with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Commerce.

In 2012, China's grain output rose for a ninth consecutive year to a record high of 589.57 million tons. Growing yields, however, did not rein in surging imports.  
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Quaker Square from the southwest (Photo credit: Wikipedia)