The remaining grapes in the vineyard are a lifeline for the household economy.

In the Sarıgöl district of Manisa, producers collect the grapes left on the vines after the harvest and transform them into various products, from pekmez to vinegar, contributing to the family budget. In the Sarıgöl district of Manisa, after the grape harvest is completed, the bunches left on the vines are collected by the vineyard owners as a family to contribute to the household economy. Following the harvest and cover collection processes, producers individually walk through the vineyards, collecting the remaining grapes and transforming them into traditional products such as pekmez, vinegar, and grape köfte at home. Grape producer Serhat Akkaya stated that this method both prevents waste and provides additional income to the ...