Turkey: Harvest has begun for Yalova kiwi with geographical indication registration

Yalova kiwi, one of the products sold while still on the branch, adds significant value to farmers with the geographical indication certificate it has received thanks to its aroma, seed weight, long storage life and color. Yalova, which has closed a major gap thanks to its large cold storage facilities, keeps the harvested kiwis in warehouses and sends them to all over the country, especially to Istanbul, when requested. A harvest ceremony was held in Subaşı town of Altınova district for Yalova kiwi, which is the apple of the eye of Yalova farmers with its characteristics. Governor Hülya Kaya and the accompanying protocol attended the kiwi harvest in the program organized by the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry in the kiwi garden. Governor Kaya, who picked the fruits from the branch, stated in his speech here that kiwi, which received a geographical indication registration in 2021, is of great importance for the city. Governor Kaya, who drew attention to the fact ...