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Turkey Withdraws Controversial Doner Kebab Rules in Europe

9/28/2025

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Turkey's federation withdrew its bid to impose doner kebab rules across Europe, affecting Germany's kebab industry.
Proposal would include ingredient rules and cooking methods, with Berlin pushing back after no consultation with Germany's kebab industry.
About 60,000 people work in the kebab sector, with €3.5 billion in annual sales across Europe; the bid was withdrawn on September 23 after objections.

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Turkey's federation withdrew its bid to impose doner kebab rules across Europe, affecting Germany's kebab industry.
Proposal would include ingredient rules and cooking methods, with Berlin pushing back after no consultation with Germany's kebab industry.
About 60,000 people work in the kebab sector, with €3.5 billion in annual sales across Europe; the bid was withdrawn on September 23 after objections.