After the adaptation week started in schools, preparations for the new academic year were completed in the canteens. Canteen operators started to wait for Monday, September 14, when schools will open, by carrying out cleaning and disinfection works.
In his statement, Osmanoğlu stated that the canteen sellers have completed all their preparations, especially cleaning, and are ready for sale.
Stating that the criteria determined by the Ministry of Health are followed in the products sold in canteens, Osmanoğlu stated that the rules regarding the sale of sugary and filled products are meticulously applied.
Reminding that a regulation has been made to make it easier to understand whether the products are healthy or not, Osmanoğlu said, "There is now a scored stamp. Yellow, red and green products will be produced with that stamp. Children will check whether the product is yellow, red or green. Red will be harmful, the other two will be put on the market as healthy products." he said.
Emphasizing that canteen keepers have received training on hygiene and safe food and are constantly inspected by the relevant public institutions, Osmanoğlu said, "Canteen keepers have to comply with all the rules. Because there are many units that inspect the canteen. They are constantly inspected by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of National Education. The healthiest products are in schools. There has been no poisoning for 20 years. Hopefully, it will not happen again from now on. This is a great success for us." he said.
"WE DECIDED TO GIVE A LOW INCREASE TO FEED OUR CHILDREN"
Osmanoğlu said, "I would like to give good news this year. We increased the prices by around 6.2 percent in the first season of 2026-2027. We decided to make a low increase together with the board of directors and our colleagues so that our children can be fed." he said.
Stating that products such as toast, sandwiches and wraps are more preferred in canteens and that the price increase in these products is limited, Osmanoğlu said that a student can buy toast and ayran for approximately 130 liras.
Osmanoğlu pointed out that the high increases in canteen rents negatively affect the operators and asked the relevant institutions to take the necessary steps to ensure that the increase is made in accordance with the regulations.
Explaining that the prices of the products sold in the canteens were determined after field studies carried out by the board of directors, Osmanoğlu noted that the price list was determined after the approval of the metropolitan municipalities and the governorship.
Osmanoğlu said, "We did not increase the price of water sold in canteens this year, it will be sold at 15 lira. Because our basic need is water. We increased our products by 6.2 percent. This is a great advantage for us and for the children." he said.
PRICE TARIFF HAS BEEN DETERMINED IN CANTINES IN THE NEW TERM
The first term price tariff of the Turkish Canteen Operators Federation for the 2026-2027 academic year has also been announced. While the prices of some products were kept constant, some were increased at varying rates.
According to the tariff, the price of soup increased from 75 lira to 80 lira, while the price of sandwich types was determined in the range of 100-125 lira.
The price of toast with kashar and sausage increased from 90 lira to 100 lira, and the price of mixed toast increased from 110 lira to 120 lira. The price of a red meat hamburger was increased from 150 lira to 160 lira, and the price of a white meat hamburger was increased from 125 lira to 135 lira.
While the price of pastry products increased from 30 lira to 35 lira, the price of pastry remained constant at 30 lira.
While the price of water remains constant at 15 lira and fruit juice at 30 lira, the price of ayran increased from 25 lira to 30 lira, and tea will be sold at 30 lira.
