Kozan, which ranked first in Turkey for the production of persimmon in 2021, wants to register a geographical indication

In Kozan, which ranked first in Turkey in the production of persimmons in 2021, approximately 20 thousand tons of persimmons are produced on an area of 11,500 decares. Kozan wants to register this date by getting a geographical indication. Kozan Chamber of Commerce President Mustafa Kandemir stated that the "Haciya" type of persimmon produced on thousands of acres, especially in Eskimantaş, Karabucak, Minnetli and Boztahta Neighborhoods, has the differences and tastes that will receive geographical indications from the dried date palm, and that the district agriculture directorate and Çukurova University have to register this flavor. He noted that analyzes and studies in the field have started in cooperation with Kozan Vocational School. Producers from Kozan claimed that there is a significant difference in taste between persimmon and dried dates produced in other provinces, and stated that the soil quality in the region is effective in this. Erdogan Bolat, who produces dates in ...