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Aydın officials move to boost fig exports and quality control
Aydın Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu met with fig exporters to discuss the sector's current status, exporter demands, and the international market position of Aydın figs. The meeting included representatives from the Aegean Exporters' Associations and the Aydın Chamber of Industry to evaluate ways to increase export capacity and strengthen the local economy through agricultural production.
Simultaneously, the Aydın Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry has intensified inspections at storage, processing, and packaging facilities. These audits, conducted under Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry legislation, focus on preventing toxin formation, ensuring hygiene, and maintaining quality standards. The measures aim to protect the Aydın fig brand, ensure food safety for consumers, and meet international export standards.
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Aydın · Aydın Metropolitan Municipality · Aydın Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry · Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry · Özlem Çerçioğlu
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Priority control areas include preventing toxin formation, hygiene compliance, and regulatory adherence in storage and processing. www.haberport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inspections are ongoing at storage, processing, and packaging facilities for Aydın figs. www.haberport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inspections are conducted in accordance with Governor's Communiqué No. 2026/1 and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry legislation. www.haberport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The municipality will continue to work in cooperation with stakeholders to bring Aydın figs to wider markets and strengthen the sector. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aydın's agricultural production strength and export potential are of great importance to the city's economy. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com