Turkiye: Bursa black fig receives EU geographical indication registration

Published 2024년 9월 6일

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The European Union (EU) has registered Bursa black figs as a geographical indication, marking it as the 26th such product from Turkey. Produced in Bursa, the figs are renowned for their quality, long shelf life, and high yield. The registration, initiated by the Bursa Region Village Development and Other Agricultural Purposes Cooperative Union, is expected to boost the product's brand value and the income of producers and exporters. The figs are grown by over 10,000 producers across 30,000 decares and are exported to several countries. The EU registration will prevent other countries from using the name 'Bursa black' for their figs, enhancing the product's competitive power in the market.

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Producers and exporters welcomed the European Union (EU) geographical indication registration of Bursa black figs, which are considered to be the "world's highest quality figs" with their long shelf life, large and plump appearance and taste, produced in Bursa. Bursa black figs, which are the 26th geographical indication registered product of Turkey registered with the EU, are grown in 152 rural neighborhoods by more than 10 thousand producers working in their gardens on a total area of 30 thousand decares. Harvested in August and September, with an average yield of 30 thousand tons per year, the product is sent to domestic markets as well as European and Middle Eastern countries, Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. It is anticipated that the EU-registered product will increase its current brand value worldwide and contribute more to the producer and exports with the completion of the examination and 3-month suspension period of the geographical indication application ...

Source: Sondakika