Hybrid fruit

Strawberry producers in Silifke aim to boost exports amid Russia difficulties

Strawberry producers in the Silifke district of the southern province of Mersin, home to 40 percent of the strawberry production in Turkey, are hoping to increase their exports, which have been decreasing for the last couple of years particularly due to difficulties in the Russian market.

Chemically-scented strawberries seized in ?zmir market

Municipality police seized strawberries that were sprayed with chemical fragrance so as to smell better at the Bostanl? market in the Aegean province of ?zmir.

The Kar??yaka District Municipality received a tip-off that a fruit seller had sprayed strawberry extract on his products, ?so they could smell good.?