Burdur Chamber of Commerce has successfully obtained a geographical indication registration certificate for poppy halva, making it the 14th product to be uniquely registered to the city. During a presentation meeting at the Governorship meeting room, Governor Türker Öksüz highlighted that the city’s economy relies on agriculture and animal husbandry, which he sees as an opportunity for growth and development.
Governor Öksüz emphasized the importance of production in achieving development, prosperity, and wealth and stated that converting the potential in plant and animal production into production and added value is crucial. He expressed his satisfaction with the fact that Burdur has received geographical indication registration certificates for 14 products so far and expressed optimism about increasing this number in the future.
He also discussed the significance of obtaining European Union geographical indication certificates for region-specific products, citing the importance of having high-quality products that are accepted in the market for global sales. Öksüz assured that the Governorship is prepared to make every possible effort in this regard and expressed his best wishes for the success of such initiatives.
President of Burdur Chamber of Commerce, Ömer Faruk Gündüzalp, revealed that the process of obtaining the geographical indication registration for poppy halva began in April 2021. Gündüzalp mentioned that their efforts for registration are ongoing and they have two more products in line for the same process – Söğüt tomatoes and Kızılkaya black cumin.
Gündüzalp expressed his hope that the registration process for these products would also be finalized promptly. The Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that more products from Burdur receive recognition through geographical indication registration, showcasing the unique and high-quality agricultural products that the region has to offer. This step is seen as crucial in promoting these products both domestically and internationally and further boosting the local economy.
