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Dried figs: all the stops are pulled out

January 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM , Der AUDITOR
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AYDIN. The high levels of aflatoxin and ochratoxin make more regular checks and stricter analyses necessary. The export trade is suffering as a result.

Risks must be minimised

The Turkish dried fig market is still overshadowed by the high levels of aflatoxin and ochratoxin, and trade with EU countries in particular is suffering as a result. In order to deal with the situation, inspections and analyses by the authorities and exporters have been tightened up. Compliance with hygiene requirements at all stages of the value chain is also extremely important, as is taking the necessary precautions to minimise health risks and financial losses.

The prices for Turkish dried figs remain primarily indicative, as exp

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