# Turkish honey industry development and promotion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-honey-industry-development-and-promotion > Updated: 2026-10-03T07:19:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Efforts to promote and sustain the honey industry in Turkey have focused on both industrial development and local agricultural promotion. In Muğla, the South Aegean Development Agency (GEKA) organized a workshop centered on sustainable production, branding, and bee health. The initiative aimed to enhance the economic impact of pine honey through improved traceability, infrastructure for processing, and the expansion of export markets. Discussions also highlighted the diversification of products, including the development of apitherapy products. In Manavgat, the focus shifted toward public engagement and regional economic support through a Honey Producers Festival. Local officials and associations used the event to advocate for the consumption of geographically indicated products and urged the tourism sector to prioritize regional goods to ensure producers receive fair value for their labor. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Manavgat hosts Honey Producers Festival to promote local agriculture The Honey Producers Festival opened in Manavgat, Turkey, promoting local honey varieties and urging the use of regional agricultural products in local tourism to support the economy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manavgat-hosts-honey-producers-festival-to-promote-local-agriculture ### 2026-09-29: Muğla Pine Honey Workshop focuses on sustainable production and branding The Muğla Pine Honey Workshop, organized by GEKA, focused on sustainable production, branding, and expanding export markets for the region's honey and emerging apitherapy products. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mula-pine-honey-workshop-focuses-on-sustainable-production-and-branding --- Cite as: Turkish honey industry development and promotion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-honey-industry-development-and-promotion