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The harvest of fresh Antep pistachios has begun in southeastern Anatolia province of Gaziantep and prices have risen due to last year’s low yield. The first crop to hit the market is being sold for 500 lira. Traders have indicated that prices may fall.
As the pistachio harvest began in Gaziantep province, fresh pistachios also took their place on the stalls. The first crop of fresh pistachios, known as “ben”, was offered for sale at 500 lira.
As the pistachio harvest began in Gaziantep, fresh pistachios also took their place on the stalls. The first crop of pistachios to appear on the stalls was sold for 500 lira. Due to the low yield compared to last year, prices have risen. While the price per kilogram ranges between 500 and 550 lira, pistachios that were sold for up to 650 lira in the early days of the harvest are now being sold for 500 lira. Engin Korkmaz, a merchant selling fresh pistachios, stated that prices could drop to as low as 450 lira…
