Turkey applies to regulate German döner kebab production, seeking authenticity standards.

Turkey has applied to the European Commission to regulate the production of döner kebab in Germany, which generates about $2.6 billion annually. The proposal seeks to ensure authenticity by imposing standards on meat sourcing, marination, and slicing. The decision is pending by September 24, facing objections from Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. This move could significantly impact the thriving döner kebab industry in Germany, rooted in Turkish culinary tradition.

September 20, 2024
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