Turkiye: Yield of army kiwi fruit dropped, price doubled

Ordu Kiwi Producers Association President Yusuf Uzunlar stated that they expect a harvest of 4-5 thousand tons this year and that the price of kiwi over 90 grams has been determined as 40 TL. In Ordu, the price of kiwi, which is among the important sources of income for producers along with hazelnuts, has been determined. According to the announced price, the price per kilogram of kiwi over 90 grams is 40 TL, 70-90 grams is 25 TL and 50-70 grams is 10 and a half TL. President Yusuf Uzunlar made statements about the prices and stated that the harvest of kiwi, which was 9 thousand tons last year, has almost halved this year but the prices have increased and said, “Purchase prices will be determined by cash payment and at the weighbridge. According to the agreement, the purchase price of 90 grams and above, which is considered first class, is 40 TL, the price of second class kiwi between 70-90 grams is 25 TL, and the price of third class kiwi, which is not widely accepted by ...