Target Chinese market for Bursa black fig in Turkey

Published Sep 9, 2021

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The article highlights the ongoing harvest of Bursa black figs in Bursa, Turkey, with a focus on the potential entry into the Chinese market after the eradication of the Mediterranean fruit fly in figs. Bursa figures prominently in Turkey's fig production, with over 65% of the Bursa black figs being exported to more than 10 countries, including Germany and Belgium. The Bursa Metropolitan Municipality is actively involved in the process, from soil analysis to marketing and branding, and has received a geographical indication for the black fig. The municipality also plans to bring 5.5 million seedlings and saplings into production by 2023, with an investment of 25 million liras.

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AYLİN RANA AYDİN - Harvest continues in Bursa black fig. The black of Bursa, which finds buyers between 20 and 22 liras in its branch, has the Chinese market on its radar. It is expected to enter the Chinese market with the extermination of the Mediterranean fruit fly in figs. Figs are exported from Bursa to more than 10 countries, especially Germany, Belgium and Hong Kong. According to the data of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) for 2020, 320 thousand tons of figs were produced, 9.16 percent of which was in Bursa. The 'fig harvest' carried out by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality through Tarım AŞ in order to ensure rural development has started. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Alinur Aktaş said that Bursa fig is actually the pearl of Bursa. Aktaş said, “We need to develop these and continue this work. We must market the product well. We have important advantages in all processes. We take care of everything from soil analysis, production, marketing and branding. ...

Source: Milliyet Agri News