Turkish exporters turn focus to figs
As the cherry season in Turkey draws to a close, the attention of many Turkish exporters turns to figs. According to Yigit Gökyigit of Alanar, the first crop of Black Bursa figs, the most popular variety in Turkey, grown in the Bursa region, is expected to start in the third week of August.
“Some early varieties have already started,” he says at the start of August.

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