Turkish Cargo transports Turkish Blackberry to HK, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh

Sep 17, 2018: Turkish Cargo carried the Chester variety of Turkish Blackberry by means of well-maintained and air-conditioned vehicles recently.  Blackberries were carried on board the passenger aircraft at 2°C in cold chain status, and arrived fresh in Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh and Hong Kong.

Growing in May, June, July and August in and around Batman, the major land for cultivation of blackberry across Turkey, this special variety of Blackberry is a special taste rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and aromas with a brix degree of 13.5.

Mehmet Sabit CEYLAN, an exporter, said, "As part of the national development attempts; our mission is to ensure that Wthe products, which can be cultivated in our region, are increased, and that the logistics and industrial infrastructure of them are created, and also that they are introduced to the international market. We currently achieve this mission with fresh fruits, frozen fruits, fruit juice concentrate and fruit juices produced by us. Standing out with its nutritional values rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, as well as its meaty structure and high-quality, these blackberries grow in our lands. We carry our rare blackberries, containing an intense sugar concentration and 20 shades of red, beyond our borders with Turkish Cargo. One of the most important factors to enable us to succeed as a country is the high-quality service offered by Turkish Cargo to make us venture into the international market. The speed and capacity offered by Turkish Cargo is a great opportunity for us, the exporters.”

Turkish Cargo makes a significant contribution in respect of extended shelf life of the Turkish blackberry as well as enabling it to reach new countries.