# Honey production in Eskişehir, Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/honey-production-in-eskiehir-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-06T07:48:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Honey production in Eskişehir, Turkey, has seen notable developments regarding product variety and regional output. In the Alpu district, producer Hakkı İşçi reported the discovery of rare green-colored honey, referred to as ‘emerald honey.’ This phenomenon, which reportedly occurs globally only once every 10 to 15 years, is attributed to high chlorophyll concentrations from specific nectar. Samples are being sent for laboratory analysis to determine the cause and health benefits of the color.

Concurrently, the Eskişehir Beekeepers Association reported an increase in both the volume and quality of honey production following the end of a two-year drought. The region’s diverse flora and the Sakarya Valley’s varied altitude are credited with enhancing the honey’s aromatic properties. To address market concerns, the Association has advised against unscientific authenticity tests and has recommended seasonal price ranges for strained and honeycomb honey.

## Claims

- Regular spring rains following a two-year drought have increased honey production and quality in Eskişehir. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Eskişehir possesses more than 2,000 plant species, which is more than the total plant variety in the United Kingdom. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Methods such as burning honey or shaking it in water to test authenticity are myths. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Honey authenticity can only be verified through laboratory chemical, pollen, and sensory analyses. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The recommended price range for strained honey is between 700 TL and 1,200 TL per kilogram. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The base price for honeycomb honey has been set at 900 TL. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Eskişehir honey production increases following drought relief

Spring rains in Eskişehir have boosted honey yields and quality. Beekeepers recommend prices of 700-1,200 TL for strained honey and warn against unscientific authenticity tests.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-honey-production-increases-following-drought-relief

### 2026-09-28: Eskişehir honey producer discovers rare green emerald honey

A honey producer in Eskişehir, Turkey, has discovered rare green ‘emerald honey,’ a phenomenon attributed to high chlorophyll levels in nectar that occurs globally only every 10-15 years.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-honey-producer-discovers-rare-green-emerald-honey

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