GAZIANTEP, Dec 16 (BelTA/APP): Türkiye aims to increase the global visibility and economic value of its geographically indicated products as it ranks second worldwide in geographical indication registrations, according to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT).
TURKPATENT data shows that 1,794 products across Türkiye have received geographical indication certificates, a designation used to identify goods that possess qualities or reputations linked to their place of origin.
Gaziantep, Türkiye’s first city included in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for gastronomy, leads the country with 108 registered products.
At the other end of the scale, Kirikkale and Mus each have four registered products, while Tunceli and Bingol follow with five products each.
Applications for geographical indication status continue to be filed annually across Türkiye, helping consumers identify products, recognize their regional characteristics and make informed purchasing choices.
TURKPATENT President Muhammed Zeki Durak told Anadolu that Türkiye holds strong potential in geographically indicated products but must focus on branding to unlock their full value.
Noting the importance of international recognition, Durak said: “We are a very rich country in terms of agriculture. We have the opportunity to further develop this potential. Registration numbers show this richness, but what truly matters is increasing the recognition of these products.”
“We aim to expand our products’ contribution to the economy, provide greater added value to producers, and raise awareness of geographical indications,” he said.