Manisa, Turkey to export to Europe and Middle East countries after grapes

At MANİSA, grape leaves collected by women in the spring months are exported to European and Middle Eastern countries, especially to the Mediterranean countries, after the brine process in the facilities. Manisa Agriculture and Forestry Manager Metin Öztürk stated that vine leaves are the second source of income for producers besides grapes, and said that 476 thousand tons of leaves were processed and exported last year. In Manisa, women's shifts to pick vine leaves have started. The grape leaves collected in the spring are on the world's tables after the pickling process carried out in 20 facilities throughout the province. The grape leaves collected by the women before the grape harvest are brought to the vine leaf purchasing centers throughout the province. The vine leaves bought by the merchants are kept in the facilities for about 5 months. Particularly in great demand by Mediterranean countries, vine leaves are exported to Middle Eastern countries, especially European ...