Turkey: Lapseki peach with geographical indication registration is on the Russian market

Published 2024년 7월 22일

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Lapseki district in Turkey is expecting to export around 100 thousand tons of peaches this year, an increase from the previous year's 90 thousand tons. The district is known for its cherry and peach production and is expecting a yield of nearly 150 thousand tons this year. The peaches, which are marked with a geographical indication, are in high demand both domestically and abroad, especially by Russians. The current selling price of 30 to 35 lira per kilo has pleased the producers and is expected to continue. The District Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Ali Kaçan, stated that the products are produced in a healthy way and consumers can consume them with confidence.

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Peaches attract great attention, especially in Russia, with their aroma, size and appearance. Peach sold for 35 lira per kilo also made the producer happy. While last year, approximately 90 thousand tons of peach exports were realized in the geographically registered Lapseki peach, this year this figure is expected to be approximately 100 thousand tons. Çanakkale's Lapseki district has a significant yield and market share with its cherries and peaches. Peach harvest has started in the district where the cherry season has ended. When it comes to peaches, Lapseki district and Umurbel town come to mind. Authorities expect this year's peach production to be between 150 tons in an area of 40 thousand decares in the region. While last year, approximately 90 thousand tons of peach exports were realized in the geographically registered Lapseki peach, this year this figure is expected to be approximately 100 thousand tons. The fact that the Lapseki peach, whose harvest started, was sold ...

Source: Haber7