Eskişehir food inspections impose 449,218 TL in fines

The Eskişehir Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry released its weekly food‑safety inspection report for 9‑15 July 2026. Inspectors examined 253 risk‑based food and feed establishments, imposed administrative penalties on three firms and levied total fines of 449,218 TL. One non‑conforming product was ordered destroyed.

In the Black Sea region, tea growers in Vakfıkebir, Trabzon continue the second harvest amid steep terrain. Workers transport the freshly plucked leaves to collection centres, contributing to the projected 1.338 million tonnes of Turkish black tea processed in 2025.

Farmers in Taşköprü, Kastamonu harvest the EU‑protected “white gold” garlic. After a 15‑day field‑drying period, they guard the crops overnight to prevent theft. The garlic is prized for its long shelf life and high aroma, though production costs are high.

A commentary on Turkey’s food‑inspection system notes that post‑market “after‑disclosure” checks have led to a sharp rise in listed non‑compliant batches, highlighting limited laboratory capacity and reliance on producers’ self‑monitoring.

In Afyonkarahisar’s Sandıklı district, more than 800 potato growers cultivated over 35,000 decares. Prices have jumped from 5 TL to 20‑25 TL per kilogram, and the harvest is being trucked to major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir.

Meanwhile, bakers and kebab chefs in Sivas endure daytime temperatures of 40 °C, working long hours under intense heat and awaiting cooler evenings to finish their shifts.