The article highlights the revival of anise production in Çeşme, a municipality in Turkey, after a 30-year absence, led by Mayor M. Ekrem Oran. The mayors of Çeşme and Izmir have distributed anise seeds to farmers and have committed to purchasing the produce at a price above the market rate. The anise is expected to be cultivated on Çeşme's fertile soils and has the potential to serve as an alternative crop in the region. The mayors have also emphasized the importance of genuine Çeşme anise and warned against counterfeits.