Crops

The pistachio arrived in Aegina only a century ago but found the ideal environment to take root on the island of Saronic Gulf. The climate and soil gave and still give one of the most beloved nuts.

Years ago, during a conversation about legumes, I first heard about the famous beans from Kastoria, even though I had never visited the region. As someone from an agricultural family in the Peloponnese, I’ve always appreciated the distinct characteristics that each area’s crops bring to the table.

We often hear people saying they can’t find tasty tomatoes or they choose a particular type of fava because it has a richer flavor. Many of us also seek out small-scale farmers for grains, vegetables, and legumes, as their products are often more delicious. But behind each of these plants lies a seed, and behind each seed, a farmer dedicated to preserving and maintaining it.

Coffee tasting in Türkiye is steadily gaining popularity as a promising pursuit among new-generation professionals with its modest number of practitioners for now.

Türkiye's coffee exports have generated a total of $154.7 million in revenues in almost five years, but the country spent more than $1 billion on imported coffee over the same period.

Although Türkiye does not grow coffee beans, it processes the product and exports it to a wide range of countries.

Turkish scientists have succeeded in developing three types of wheat following a rigorous 14-year research and development procedure carried out in the Central Anatolian province of Sivas.

Professor Dr. Tolga Karaköy underlined that this development marked a milestone in the history of Sivas, noting that all three types of wheat were registered.

Türkiye's flag carrier Turkish Airlines will serve its passengers "the world's first bread" made from the famed ancient site of Göbeklitepe in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa.

Remember when you were a child, and your grandmother would cut a cool watermelon after your afternoon nap? The taste was irresistible, and just one bite would fill you with joy. Back then, everything seemed different: tomatoes were sweet and juicy, grapes were crisp, peaches were fragrant and succulent, and even the nearly bland zucchinis were interesting and made a perfect light lunch.

Coffee prices are expected to continue their upward trajectory, driven by a combination of factors including climate change impacts, disruptions in supply chains, and new regulatory requirements within the EU, according to Giuseppe Lavazza, chairman of Italian coffee giant Lavazza.

Peppers: The Summer Stars

Green, red, yellow, and orange, sweet or hot, peppers are the true stars of summer. They can be featured in many recipes, either as a main ingredient or as a flavorful side dish.

The Issue with Peppers’ Outer Shell