Raspberry, headquartered in Bursa, is on the verge of disappearing.

In Kestel district of Bursa, where 85 percent of raspberry production takes place, this forest fruit is facing the risk of extinction. Raspberries, which are forest fruits and contain minerals and vitamins that are good for many ailments, strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure and support heart health with their potassium content, and contribute to healthy digestion. Good for eye health, nourishing the skin, and controlling blood sugar, raspberries were produced around 7,000 tons last year according to TUIK figures. Although production of around 7,000 tons is expected this year without change, according to TUIK, the trees, farmers, and yields in Bursa's Kestel district, which produces 85 percent of the country's production, are saying otherwise. Kestel Chamber of Agriculture President Eyüp Kılıç said that Turkey is at the center of blackberry and raspberry production. Emphasizing that farmers in rural villages on the slopes of mountains like Gözede produce the highest ...