Turkey: Fig, Aydın's national fruit, became Europe's favorite fruit

It was stated that fresh figs, one of the important agricultural products of the Aegean, are exported to all over the world, especially to European countries such as Germany, England, Holland and France. Stating that Sarılop fresh fig export, which started last week, will continue throughout the season, Buharkent Mayor Mehmet Erol said that they have big targets in fig production and marketing. Stating that figs, which do not end up counting health benefits, have a significant contribution to the regional economy and employment as well as the country's economy, Buharkent Mayor Mehmet Erol said, "According to the data of Aegean Exporters' Associations; "In 2022, our country earned 58 million dollars of foreign currency income from fresh fig exports. In 2022, 24 thousand 16 tons of fresh figs were exported to approximately 60 countries. Aydın generally exports dried figs. However, as Buharkent, we have a serious effort in the production and export of fresh figs. According to the ...