Kayseri, Turkey is becoming a major center for safflower production, with plans to rank first in the country in both safflower cultivation area and production this year. The city's Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Director, Mustafa Şahin, stated that they are increasing the variety of products in the city with support, and have produced safflower oil in pet bottles, contributing to the local and national economy. The city is also experimenting with dry beans and black seed, and has financially supported the metropolitan municipality and development agency with projects at the ministry level.