Linden Honey Produced in Yenice Forests Received Geographical Indication

Linden Honey Produced in Yenice District of Karabük

Linden honey produced in the forests of Yenice district in Karabük has received a geographical indication. Linden honey stands out for its high quality, rich aroma, and abundance of pollen. In Yenice district of Karabük, 297 farmers produce approximately 150 tons of linden honey annually in 22,000 hives, which is recognized as one of the 100 urgent hotspots that need protection by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and contains Turkey's largest block forests. Linden honey, which is favored by consumers for its high quality, aroma, and rich pollen characteristics, is sold for 400 lira per kilogram. The application for geographical indication for linden honey, which was applied for by the Yenice District Governorship and supported technically by the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, was registered with the number 1456.