Turkiye: Bingöl honey finds buyers in 9 countries

After Bingöl honey produced in the plateaus with rich flora received geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU), Bingöl beekeepers started to smile. Approximately 1,800 tons of honey was harvested this year in the honey harvest that continues to be produced in 174 thousand hives by 1,300 registered beekeepers in the city. The honeys analyzed by Bingöl University Pilot University Coordination Center Unit (PİKOM) are in great demand in both domestic and foreign markets. Bingöl honey, which broke export records after winning first places in competitions held in recent years, finds buyers in 9 countries. Bingöl honey with geographical indication registration, which brought approximately 300 million liras to the city's economy this year, will also take its place on the shelves in 1,700 markets in France. ’’Bingöl honey is now getting the value it deserves’’ Stating that Bingöl honey has now proven its quality and has easily found a place for itself in the market, ...