Turkey: The third year of gum dripping project in Çeşme

Oran, who made the first scratch on the gum trees, said, "We have 10 times the potential of Chios, we will take our place in the world gum production." The chewing gum production, which started in Çeşme after 40 years, gives strength to the economy. The harvest preparation ceremony of mastic gum trees, which was held for the third time this year, started with the drawing of the trees by Çeşme Mayor M. Ekrem Oran. In addition to Mayor Oran, vice presidents, city council members, local producers and many citizens attended the ceremony. Talking about the importance of chewing gum in his speech at the ceremony, Oran said, "Gum mastic is of great importance in terms of economic input of our country as well as in terms of human health. Our efforts to protect and multiply gum trees and increase productivity with the necessary vaccinations are also very important for us. Chewing gum has a strategic value for us. It is a high product. It grows on an area of only 150 square kilometers on ...