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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) on Nov. 1 announced plans to certify Turkish pine honey at the EU level, aiming to increase the efficiency, sustainability and inclusiveness of Turkey ’s honey sector. A seminar organized under an initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) gathered the country’s major pine honey industry players -- beekeepers, processors, exporters, government officials and scientists, according to a statement. "The country [Turkey] is keen to register this unique honey with a geographical indication (GI) at EU level – a move that is likely to increase exports, improve efficiency along the supply chain and revitalise local economies," it said. It added that the global market for GI foods is lucrative, totalling around €50 billion (nearly $55 billion) per year in trade. Consumers worldwide are increasingly willing to pay a premium for products that represent quality and authenticity. "Pine honey ce...

100 million dollars export target in pine honey... Production of pine honey which contains abundant richness in vitamins and minerals, has been requested to be supported in order to provide more exports. Nedim Kalpaklıoğlu, Aegean Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters Union Board Member, said that 15 thousand tons of pine honey produced in Turkey, while only 10 thousand tons of this amount could be exported. "Turkey is a world leader regarding pine honey production yet it might reach 100 million dollars if some incentives could be given to boost the amount of exports" he said. Olive oil incentive system can be modeled... Kalpaklıoğlu shared the information that the biggest recipient of European countries on honey exports from Turkey, "90 percent of export honey to Europe's honey exports. European Union standards are very high, really demanding high quality products from us. We must encourage the farmers to produce the products that can be exported. We c...