"The flat peach has become a premium and quite widespread fruit"

The popularity of flat peaches has significantly increased over the years, despite initial perceptions of the fruit as unattractive and misshapen, says Aysel Oguz, Commercial Manager for Turkish fresh produce grower and exporter Anadolu Etap. "Typically, the stone fruit season, including flat peaches, begins in southern regions of Türkiye such as Tarsus, Mersin, and Adana. Reflecting on the early days of flat peach cultivation in the area, I recall a time when people considered the fruit to be shapeless and unattractive. Today, however, it has become a premium product with widespread popularity. The flat peach is favoured for its excellent taste, aroma, and high sugar content, in addition to being easy to eat."  Read the full Fresh Plaza article HERE