Dubai chocolate raises pistachio prices in Turkey

Shopkeepers selling pistachios in and around Gaziantep said that the demand for Dubai chocolate has increased pistachio prices. Dubai chocolate, which has recently become popular in Turkey, is prepared with special ingredients such as pistachios, kadayıf and chocolate and offered to consumers. This product, which has become widespread especially through social media, stands out with both its taste and stylish presentation. This popularity has also caused the prices of pistachios to increase. Shopkeeper Mehmet Akay stated that the demand for pistachios has increased significantly with the popularity of Dubai chocolate, which has caused the prices to increase. Mehmet Akay, a shopkeeper at the Pistachio Makers Site in Gaziantep, said, "This year, the pistachio harvest was very high. There was a decrease in prices because there were too many pistachios. Pistachios did not find their real value at the beginning of the season. However, thanks to Dubai chocolate, which has become popular ...