― 13 Mart 2026
Adana Şalgamı Registered in the European Union
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih KACIR announced that Adana Şalgamı has become the 45th geographical indication from Türkiye to receive registration from the European Union (EU).
In his statement, Minister KACIR emphasized that, in line with the vision of the Local Development Initiative, they continue to promote and protect Anatolia’s ancient production heritage and unique flavors on the international stage.
Kacır stated:
“With its deep-rooted production tradition and distinctive aroma, Adana Şalgamı has been registered by the European Union and placed under protection. Thus, the number of Türkiye’s geographical indication products registered in the EU has reached 45. In line with our Local Development Initiative vision, we will continue to promote and protect Anatolia’s ancient production heritage and unique flavors internationally. I sincerely congratulate all stakeholders and producers who contributed to this success.”
EU-Registered Products
With the registration of Adana Şalgamı, the number of Turkish products protected in the European Union has increased to 45.
The 45 geographical indications registered in the European Union are as follows: Gaziantep Baklavası (Dessert), Aydın İnciri (Fig), Malatya Kayısısı (Apricot)4. Aydın Kestanesi (Chestnut), Milas Zeytinyağı (Olive Oil), Bayramiç Beyazı (Fruit), Taşköprü Sarımsağı (Garlic), Giresun Tombul Fındığı (Hazelnut), Antakya Künefesi (Dessert), Suruç Narı (Pomegranate), Çağlayancerit Cevizi (Walnut), Gemlik Zeytini (Olive), Edremit Zeytinyağı (Olive Oil), Milas Yağlı Zeytini (Olive), Ayaş Domatesi (Tomato), Maraş Tarhanası (Foodstuff), Edremit Körfezi Yeşil Çizik Zeytini (Olive), Ezine Peyniri (Cheese), Safranbolu Safranı (Saffron), Aydın Memecik Zeytinyağı (Olive Oil), Araban Sarımsağı (Garlic), Osmaniye Yer Fıstığı (Peanut), Bingöl Balı (Honey), Bursa Şeftalisi (Peach), Hüyük Çileği (Strawberry), Bursa Siyah İnciri (Fig), Söke Pamuğu (Cotton), Manisa Mesir Macunu (Paste), Gaziantep Menengiç Kahvesi (Coffee), Silifke Yoğurdu (Yogurt), Aydın Memecik Zeytini (Olive), Erzincan Tulum Peyniri (Cheese), Aydın Çam Fıstığı (Pine Nut), Afyon Pastırması (Pastrami), Afyon Sucuğu (Sausage), Antep Fıstık Ezmesi (Pistachio Paste) Mut Zeytinyağı (Olive Oil), Kırkağaç Kavunu (Melon), Hatay Kaytaz Böreği, and Gaziantep Lahmacunu, Bursa Kestane Şekeri (Chestnut Candy), İpsala Pirinci (Rice). Yenice Ihlamur Balı (Linden Honey), Maraş Çöreği (Pastry), Adana Şalgamı
