Geographical Indications Related to Carob
A geographical indication is a tool that legally protects the qualities of a product identified with a particular region. The most important development in Turkey in terms of carob is the registration of the name "Alanya Carob / Alanya Carob" as a trademark by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on February 26, 2025. Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry has also applied for a European Union geographical indication for the product.
Read MoreCarob Varieties and Types in Turkey
Turkey is located within the natural distribution area of carob and both wild and grafted carob trees are found on the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. However, rather than commercial varieties that have been named and spread over a wide area, such as in Spain or Portugal, local types specific to the region and genotypes selected from natural populations come to the fore.
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