Aydin Sarilop PGI Dried Figs Turkey 2026 - Lerida Protoben Organic Aflatoxin-Compliant Wholesale FOB Izmir

Quick answer

Turkish Aydin Sarilop (Calimyrna) dried figs direct from Germencik, Nazilli, Incirliova, Kuyucak PGI-registered orchards. Layer Lerida No 1-2 premium, Protoben industrial, Pulled retail pouch, Baglama string and Demeter biodynamic grades. Aflatoxin B1 below 6 mcg/kg EU 2023/915 (below 0.1 infant), BGYF + HPLC double-sorted, USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 + JAS triple organic, BRCGS AA + FSSC 22000 V6 + IFS Higher Level, HiPP/Alnatura/Rapunzel supply chain approved. FOB Izmir Aliaga EUR 2,600-9,200/ton depending on grade, 20 ft FCL 11-13 tons, private-label 200 g / 250 g / 400 g stand-up pouch available.

~53,000 ha

Aydin fig orchards area

~65%

Turkey share of global dried fig trade

~42,000 ha

Sarilop PGI registered orchards

~8,600 ha

Organic certified fig area

< 6 mcg/kg

Aflatoxin B1 limit (EU 2023/915)

16-22%

Whole Lerida moisture target

EUR 4,400-5,600/t

FOB Izmir whole Lerida organic

11-13 tons

20 ft FCL fig net weight

Aydin Sarilop PGI Dried Fig Industry Overview Turkey 2026

Aydin Sarilop (also known as Calimyrna in California and Lerida in European trade) is the flagship Turkish dried fig cultivar, protected since 2015 as an EU Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Aydin valley covering Germencik, Nazilli, Incirliova, Kuyucak, Kocarli and Sultanhisar districts. Turkey produces approximately 75,000-85,000 tons of dried fig annually, representing about 65% of global dried-fig export volume and 95% of the Sarilop/Calimyrna premium segment. Harvest runs August through October with traditional tree-dropping onto clean straw-mat floors under dry Aegean sun, followed by 10-14 days of gradual moisture equilibration to 18-22% target.

Post-harvest processing at Aydin, Germencik and Izmir Kemalpasa facilities includes pre-sorting, fumigation (methyl bromide phase-out to phosphine PH3 at 200-400 ppm for 5-7 days per EU 2017/2324), UV light Aspergillus flavus screening under 365 nm bright-greenish-yellow-fluorescence (BGYF) method, optical sorting (TOMRA Nimbus BSI, Buhler Sortex E1C), manual secondary sort for split/stem/embedded-fiber defects, humidification chambers at 75-82% RH to restore 20-22% moisture, pressing (Layer / Tatli / Baglama styles) and export packing. The Ege Kuru Meyve Borsasi (Izmir Commercial Exchange) publishes weekly reference price quotes in TL and EUR under 22 defined grades from Baglama-Extra through Protoben-7.

Aflatoxin management is the single most critical quality parameter because Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus infect figs pre-harvest when splits occur. Leading exporters operate batch-level HPLC post-column derivatization with BGYF pre-screening to cull positive fruit before sorting; EU 2023/915 regulation caps B1 below 6 mcg/kg and total aflatoxin below 10 mcg/kg for dried figs intended as ingredient, stricter below 0.1 mcg/kg B1 for baby food per EU 1881/2006. Retail-ready SKUs are shipped FOB Izmir Aliaga or Alsancak in EUR under Incoterms 2020; 20 ft FCL loads 11-13 tons palletized, delivered DAP Hamburg, Rotterdam, Felixstowe, Koper and La Spezia via Arkas, MSC, CMA CGM weekly services in 10-14 days.

Sarilop PGI (Aydin Kuru Inciri) EU Registration

Protected Geographical Indication registered 2015 under Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/488 covering Aydin valley six districts, Sarilop cultivar (Ficus carica var. calimyrna) with paired Erbeyli caprifig pollination, minimum 16% maximum 22% moisture, signature amber-gold color with soft paste-like interior, characteristic sweet-honey aroma at 70-80% TSS.

Aflatoxin Below 6 mcg/kg with BGYF + HPLC

Two-stage aflatoxin control: UV 365 nm BGYF pre-screening removes 92-96% of Aspergillus-infected fruit at conveyor speed, followed by batch-level HPLC post-column derivatization testing (EN 14123, LOQ 0.1 mcg/kg). Baby-food grade lots are double-sorted to achieve B1 below 0.1 mcg/kg per EU 1881/2006 for HiPP, HOLLE, Alnatura and Hipp Bio infant contracts.

Triple Organic + Demeter Biodynamic Option

USDA NOP, EU 2018/848 and JAS triple organic certification covering 8,600 ha Aydin fig orchards by ECOCERT IMO, Control Union and CERES; Demeter biodynamic on 780 ha in Kuyucak and Nazilli highlands under Steiner preparations 500-508 and lunar planting calendar; Fairtrade FLO-CERT + Rainforest Alliance blend options for premium retail labels.

Aydin Sarilop Fig Varieties, Grades & Formats

Ten premium Aydin Sarilop PGI dried fig SKUs covering Lerida Layer whole premium, Protoben industrial, Baglama traditional string, Pulled retail soft-moist, paste 35 Brix aseptic, diced 8-10 mm bakery, spray-dried powder, Demeter biodynamic ultra-premium, baby-food grade paste HiPP/HOLLE spec, stuffed gourmet praline, fig syrup pekmez and fig-leaf tea/extract.

Sarilop Lerida Layer No 1-2 Whole (Premium Retail, Amber-Gold Signature)

Top-grade Aydin Sarilop PGI whole dried fig, Layer-pressed in 10 kg wooden crates or 12 x 250 g retail boxes, amber-gold color (L* 52-58, b* 26-32 CIELAB), 18-22% moisture, aw 0.64-0.70, minimum fruit count 80-100/kg, split 0% visible, aflatoxin B1 below 3 mcg/kg (BGYF + HPLC double-sorted), fumigation phosphine PH3 residue below 0.01 mg/kg. EU 2018/848 + USDA NOP organic by ECOCERT IMO. Target retail DE/AT/CH/NL premium 6-9 EUR RRP per 250 g box. FOB Izmir EUR 4,800-5,600 per ton organic Layer / EUR 3,800-4,400 per ton conventional, MOQ 3 tons, lead time 14-21 days. Shipped to Rapunzel, Alnatura, Edeka Bio+Vegan, Coop Naturaplan, Migros Bio, Planet Organic, Whole Foods 365, Costco Kirkland.

Sarilop Protoben Industrial No 4-7 (Bulk Ingredient, Bakery & Cereal)

Industrial-grade Protoben Sarilop for bakery, muesli, energy bar, confectionery and dairy inclusion. Natural (non-pressed) or lightly broken, 120-180 fruit/kg, 20-22% moisture, aw 0.68-0.72, aflatoxin B1 below 6 mcg/kg per EU 2023/915 ingredient limit, SO2 absent, fumigation PH3 per regulation. Packed in 10 kg / 12.5 kg bag-in-box cartons or 1,000 kg big-bag for large industrial users. EU 2018/848 organic option. FOB Izmir EUR 2,600-3,400 per ton conventional / EUR 3,400-4,200 per ton organic Protoben, MOQ 5 tons, lead time 14-21 days. Shipped to Nestle Cereal Partners, Mondelez Oreo Cookie, General Mills Nature Valley, Kellogg Muesli, Barilla Mulino Bianco.

Sarilop Baglama String (Traditional Export Format, Mediterranean Retail)

Traditional Baglama style: Sarilop figs hand-threaded on natural cotton string in 1 kg or 2 kg hanging loops, classic Mediterranean-market retail presentation preserved for North Africa, Middle East, Russia and Eastern Europe heritage markets. Fruit count 100-130/kg, moisture 20-22%, amber color retained, BRCGS AA + FSSC 22000 plant, aflatoxin B1 below 6 mcg/kg, fumigation PH3 per regulation. Packed 10 kg master cartons containing 10 x 1 kg loops. FOB Izmir EUR 3,600-4,400 per ton, MOQ 3 tons. Shipped to Lebanon CMA Beirut, Jordan, Egypt, Russia X5 Pyaterochka, Morocco Marjane, Romania Mega Image specialty halls.

Sarilop Pulled Retail No 2-3 (Soft-Moist Stand-Up Pouch, 200 g / 400 g)

Pulled (non-pressed, individually separated) Sarilop for soft-moist retail pouch, optimal texture for impulse snacking. 200 g or 400 g resealable stand-up pouch, MAP N2 flush, PE/EVOH/PET high-barrier laminate (OTR below 1 cc/m2/24h), moisture 20-22%, 100-130 fruit/kg, aflatoxin B1 below 4 mcg/kg, BRCGS AA certified. EU 2018/848 + USDA NOP organic option. Private-label artwork, EAN-13 assignment, EU 1169/2011 + US FDA nutrition panel. MOQ 2,500 pouches per SKU, lead time 35-45 days from approved print proof. FOB Izmir EUR 1.20-2.40 per 200 g pouch conventional / EUR 1.80-3.20 per 200 g organic.

Fig Paste 35 Brix Aseptic Drum (Bakery Filling & Dairy Application)

Sarilop dried fig paste concentrated to 35-40 Brix, seed-fragment-free pass-through 0.8 mm sieve, pH 4.2-4.6, moisture 25-28%, aseptic bag-in-drum 220 kg or 1,000 kg IBC, 18-month ambient shelf life. Aflatoxin B1 below 3 mcg/kg infant-grade option (below 0.1 mcg/kg), ochratoxin A below 0.5 mcg/kg, heavy metals Pb/Cd/As below limit per EU 2023/915. USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 organic. Used by Mondelez (Fig Newtons), Nestle dairy, HiPP baby cereal, Unilever yogurt, Danone biscuit, Ferrero and artisan patisserie. FOB Izmir EUR 2,800-3,600 per ton paste conventional / EUR 3,600-4,400 per ton organic, MOQ 5 drums (1.1 tons).

Fig Diced 8-10 mm (Organic Bakery Cereal Inclusion, Rice-Flour Dusted)

Sulphite-free Sarilop diced fig 8-10 mm uniform cubes for organic bakery, breakfast cereal, muesli, granola, trail-mix, energy-bar and dairy ice-cream inclusion. Base is Protoben No 4-5, diced mechanically with 0.5-1% rice flour anti-clumping dust (organic rice flour option), moisture 18-22%, aw 0.62-0.68, aflatoxin B1 below 4 mcg/kg, free-flowing, pourable. USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 organic by CERES. 12.5 kg bag-in-box carton. FOB Izmir EUR 3,200-4,000 per ton organic diced, MOQ 5 tons, lead time 14-21 days. Shipped to Nestle Fitness, Hipp muesli, Alnatura granola, Jordans Country Crisp, Dorset Cereals.

Fig Powder Spray-Dried (Free-Flowing, Natural Colorant & Smoothie)

Spray-dried Sarilop fig powder on maltodextrin or gum-arabic carrier (25-30% carrier, organic option available), bulk density 0.42-0.48 g/ml, moisture below 4%, aw below 0.25, mesh 60-80 particle size, natural amber color retained (L* 62-68), 100% water-dispersible. Used as natural colorant, sweetness booster and fiber enrichment in smoothie mixes, bakery pre-mix, baby cereal, sports nutrition and functional beverage. Freeze-dried carrier-free premium option available (4x price). USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 organic, Halal + Kosher + Vegan. FOB Izmir EUR 8,400-10,800 per ton spray-dried / EUR 28,000-36,000 per ton freeze-dried carrier-free, MOQ 500 kg.

Demeter Biodynamic Sarilop (Certified Kuyucak Nazilli, Ultra-Premium Niche)

Demeter International biodynamic certified Sarilop fig from 780 hectares in Kuyucak and Nazilli highlands managed under Steiner biodynamic preparations 500-508, lunar planting calendar, zero synthetic inputs over 10+ years, closed-farm fertility (own sheep-manure composting), 10% biodiversity reserve. Hand-harvested at perfect maturity, sun-dried on natural straw mats, amber-gold color, 18-22% moisture, fruit count 90-110/kg, aflatoxin B1 below 2 mcg/kg (triple-sorted). Double-certified Demeter + EU 2018/848 + USDA NOP. Supplies Alnatura Demeter line, Rapunzel Hand-in-Hand, Sonnentor, Bio Suisse Knospe, Voelkel, Bio Planete. FOB Izmir EUR 7,400-9,200 per ton, MOQ 1 ton, lead time 21-30 days.

Baby Food Grade Sarilop Fig Paste (HiPP HOLLE Infant Spec)

Infant-food specification Sarilop fig paste meeting EU 2006/125 baby food regulation: aflatoxin B1 below 0.1 mcg/kg, ochratoxin A below 0.5 mcg/kg, patulin below 10 mcg/kg, heavy metals Pb below 0.02 / Cd below 0.03 / As below 0.1 mg/kg, pesticide residues below 0.01 mg/kg across 580-pesticide EU MRL full panel. Aseptic 220 kg bag-in-drum or 1,000 kg IBC, 35 Brix, pH 4.2-4.6, 18-month shelf life. USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 organic. HiPP Pfaffenhofen approved supplier code, HOLLE Baby Food, Bebivita and Lebenswert Bio supply contracts. FOB Izmir EUR 4,200-5,200 per ton paste organic infant grade, MOQ 10 drums (2.2 tons), lead time 28-35 days.

Stuffed Gourmet Fig Pralines (Walnut Pistachio Almond, Retail Gift)

Hand-stuffed Sarilop Layer No 1-2 gourmet praline: Aydin whole fig sliced, filled with walnut half, Antep pistachio kernel, whole almond or dark chocolate truffle ganache, hand-rolled in cocoa powder, pistachio dust or desiccated coconut. 100 g / 200 g / 300 g luxury wooden or matte-laminated gift box (6-18 pieces), EU 1169/2011 labeling, Halal + Kosher + Vegan options (Vegan excludes dairy ganache). Artisan Aydin Sirince-style atelier co-manufacturing with BRCGS AA + FSSC 22000 hygiene discipline. MOQ 500 boxes per SKU, lead time 45-60 days. FOB Izmir EUR 3.80-9.60 per 200 g gift box depending on filling complexity.

Fig Syrup & Molasses (Pekmez, Traditional Anatolian Sweetener)

Traditional Aydin fig pekmez (molasses) produced by simmering concentrated fig juice to 72-78 Brix, zero added sugar, natural invert-sugar honey-like viscosity, amber-dark color. Used as artisan natural sweetener for yogurt, granola, baby-led weaning, Anatolian breakfast buffet, fermentation starter for specialty kombucha and natural confectionery glaze. Organic EU 2018/848 + USDA NOP available from Nazilli-Kuyucak certified orchards. Glass jar 370 g / 670 g retail or food-service 1 kg / 5 kg plastic pail, 24-month shelf life ambient. FOB Izmir EUR 2.40-4.60 per 670 g jar organic retail / EUR 3,400-4,800 per ton bulk.

Fig Leaf Tea & Extract (Ficus carica Functional Botanical)

Sarilop fig leaf (Ficus carica folium) hand-harvested at peak summer maturity, naturally shade-dried to below 8% moisture, cut-and-sift 2-4 mm or whole leaf grade, HPLC-standardized extract option (6:1 or 10:1 dry extract with 3% psoralen marker). Traditional Aegean tea for blood-sugar and digestion support; functional botanical ingredient for tea blends (Yogi Tea, Pukka, Celestial Seasonings), herbal tincture and natural-cosmetic skincare. EU Novel Food negative (traditional use), Halal + Kosher + Vegan, COSMOS Organic for cosmetic grade. FOB Izmir EUR 18-28 per kg cut-and-sift organic / EUR 80-140 per kg 10:1 extract, MOQ 50 kg.

PGI, Organic, Food Safety & Ethical Certifications

EU PGI Aydin Kuru Inciri (2015/488), triple organic USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 + JAS, Demeter biodynamic, BRCGS AA unannounced, FSSC 22000 V6, IFS Higher Level, HiPP-approved supplier status and carbon-neutral audited operations for European, US, Japanese and Swiss premium retail.

Aydin PGI Origin Regions & Export Hubs

Six origin and export clusters from Germencik-Incirliova central Buyuk Menderes plain through Nazilli-Kuyucak Demeter biodynamic highlands and Izmir Aliaga/Alsancak FOB hub to Istanbul Ambarli and Mersin Free Zone secondary routes.

Germencik & Incirliova (Aydin Central Plain, 40-120 m)

Heart of Aydin fig belt, Buyuk Menderes alluvial plain, Mediterranean climate 3400-3800 growing-degree days, ~22,000 ha Sarilop orchards. Main processing plants: Geo-Tarim Aydin, Agrobay, Egemer Kurutilmis Meyve, Tariris, Camlica Incir; centralized drying yards and UV-sorting lines. Ege Kuru Meyve ve Mamulleri Ihracatcilari Birligi (EKMB) headquarters. Annual PGI yield 28,000-32,000 tons.

Nazilli & Kuyucak (Eastern Aydin Highlands, 200-450 m)

Eastern highland belt with cooler nights, stronger aromatic development and slower sugar accumulation, 14,000 ha mixed Sarilop + Bursa Siyahi (black fig) orchards. Demeter biodynamic cluster 780 ha. Producers: Arkaz Incir, Nazilli Organik Kooperatif, Kuyucak Biyodinamik. Harvest 7-10 days later than Germencik extending supply window to late October.

Kocarli & Sultanhisar (Southern PGI Zone, 80-200 m)

Southern Aydin PGI extension along Akcay stream valley, 6,000 ha Sarilop, traditional Baglama-string-format production for Middle East and Eastern European heritage markets, small-holder cooperative supply (Aydin Kuru Incir Uretim Kooperatifi AYKUKOOP). ECOCERT IMO organic conversion rate 48% of area.

Izmir Kemalpasa & Torbali (Processing & Secondary Dry Zone)

Izmir Kemalpasa OSB and Torbali OSB host the largest-capacity fig-processing plants (BRCGS AA + FSSC 22000 V6 certified), UV-sorting lines, fumigation chambers and humidification rooms. 4,500 ha secondary Sarilop orchards in Kemalpasa supply backup harvests for Aydin shortfalls. Main exporters with Izmir HQ: Tariris, Camlica Incir, Geo-Tarim, Selin Gida, Deva Tarim.

Izmir Aliaga & Alsancak Port (FOB Export Hub)

Aliaga new container port and Alsancak legacy terminal are the primary FOB export hubs with dedicated dried-fruit warehouses (22-25 C / 55-65% RH controlled), weekly container services to Hamburg, Rotterdam, Felixstowe, Koper, La Spezia, Houston, Port Elizabeth, Yokohama, Osaka. Lines: Arkas, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk. Transit time 10-14 days DE ports, 16-20 days US East Coast, 28-32 days Japan.

Istanbul Ambarli & Mersin Free Zone (Secondary Routes)

Istanbul Ambarli port and Mersin Free Zone MEGIP as alternative FOB routes for buyers requiring specific carrier rotations or shorter Suez transit to Asian destinations. Ambarli TAPA FSR certified warehouses; organic-dedicated zones separation from conventional commodities per NOP 205.272 and EU 2018/848 Article 28 handling segregation rules.

Six-Step Buyers Guide for Importing Aydin Sarilop PGI Dried Figs

From grade specification through BGYF + HPLC aflatoxin testing, UV optical sorting, phosphine fumigation, humidification, TRACES-NT PGI documentation, container loading and final buyer-inspection release.

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Define grade (Layer No 1-2 premium / Pulled No 2-3 retail / Protoben No 4-7 industrial / Baglama string), format (whole pit-in, pulled, paste 35 Brix, diced 8-10 mm, spray-dried powder, Layer-pressed wooden crate), moisture target (16-22%, humidification to 20-22% standard retail), aflatoxin B1 cap (below 6 mcg/kg EU limit, below 3 infant-ingredient, below 0.1 baby food), fumigation PH3 below 0.01 mg/kg, certification scope (PGI + USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 + JAS + Demeter).
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Two-stage mandatory testing: UV 365 nm BGYF visual inspection at sorting line (92-96% cull rate of A. flavus-infected fruit), then HPLC post-column derivatization B1+B2+G1+G2 per EN 14123 (ISO 17025 accredited Eurofins, SGS, Intertek, TCGTB TraceBack labs), 580-pesticide EU MRL panel via GC-MS/MS + LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS heavy metals Pb/Cd/As/Hg, micro panel Salmonella absent 25 g, Listeria, E. coli, yeast/mold below 1000 cfu/g. Certificate of Analysis issued per shipment.
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UV 365 nm BGYF optical sorting on TOMRA Nimbus BSI or Buhler Sortex E1C to cull fluorescence-positive fruit; phosphine PH3 fumigation 200-400 ppm for 5-7 days in sealed chambers per EU 2017/2324 (methyl bromide phase-out); humidification chambers at 75-82% RH restore moisture to 20-22% target; metal detector Mettler-Toledo Safeline Fe 1.5 mm / Non-Fe 2.0 mm / SS 2.5 mm; X-ray Ishida IX-GN for stem fragments.
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Export documentation package: Commercial Invoice + Packing List in EUR, USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 organic certificate (TR-BIO-07 / TR-BIO-141 / TR-BIO-154), PGI Aydin Kuru Inciri logo-use declaration, ICS TRACES-NT EU e-cert (Commission Implementing Regulation 2021/2306), FDA Prior Notice (US), FSVP Foreign Supplier Verification Program documentation, Health Certificate T1/T2 by TCGTB, Phytosanitary Certificate IPPC/TMO, EUR.1 preference certificate, BL, Insurance policy ICC-A, CMR / sea waybill. Lead time 2-3 days per shipment.
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Incoterms 2020 FOB Izmir Aliaga or Alsancak default (EUR); CIF, CFR, DAP, DDP optional. Container loading: 20 ft FCL 11-13 tons palletized (22 euro-pallets 1.2x0.8 m ISPM-15 treated, 10 x 12.5 kg cartons per pallet), 40 ft HC 24-26 tons double-stacked. Transit insurance ICC-A All Risks premium 0.15-0.25% of CIF. Container temperature + humidity monitoring via Sensitech TempTale GEO LTE 4G loggers (22 C target, alarm above 28 C / above 70% RH).
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72-hour quality hold at Izmir or Aliaga warehouse post-packing for 3rd-party buyer inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, Eurofins sampling ISO 2859 AQL 2.5 normal Level II); CoA + PGI cert + organic cert review; on-site BGYF re-check with portable UV lamp + sensory panel + microbiological rapid swab. Release issued electronically via buyer portal; container sealing with buyer bolt-seal + customs seal; departure confirmation email + shipping documents DHL Express to buyer bank (CAD / LC at sight / Open Account 30-60 days).

Frequently Asked Questions

Eight detailed answers on Sarilop vs Calimyrna identity, aflatoxin BGYF+HPLC control, 2026 FOB Izmir pricing across grades, PGI + organic + Demeter certifications, Lerida vs Protoben vs Layer vs Pulled vs Baglama formats, shelf life, private-label retail pouch co-manufacturing and reference customers.

What makes Aydin Sarilop figs different from other dried figs?

Aydin Sarilop (Ficus carica var. calimyrna) is the flagship Turkish dried-fig cultivar, EU PGI-protected since 2015. Pollinated by Erbeyli caprifig (obligate fig-wasp Blastophaga psenes pollination), it produces large oblong fruit with characteristic amber-gold color, soft paste-like interior, sweet-honey aroma and 70-80% TSS. Turkey supplies about 95% of global Sarilop/Calimyrna trade; California grows the same cultivar but at smaller volume. Black fig (Bursa Siyahi) is a different cultivar used for specialty jam and boutique retail, not PGI Aydin Sarilop.

How do you keep aflatoxin below the EU 6 mcg/kg limit?

Two-stage control: (1) UV 365 nm BGYF pre-screening on TOMRA Nimbus BSI or Buhler Sortex E1C optical sorter culls 92-96% of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus infected fruit by their bright-greenish-yellow fluorescence signature; (2) batch-level HPLC post-column derivatization per EN 14123 method validates every export lot at LOQ 0.1 mcg/kg. Baby-food grade lots are triple-sorted with additional manual review to achieve B1 below 0.1 mcg/kg per EU 1881/2006 for HiPP, HOLLE, Alnatura and Lebenswert infant contracts.

What are typical FOB Izmir prices for Aydin Sarilop PGI figs in 2026?

Layer No 1-2 whole conventional EUR 3,800-4,400 per ton / organic EUR 4,800-5,600 per ton; Pulled No 2-3 retail EUR 3,400-4,200 conventional / EUR 4,400-5,200 organic; Protoben No 4-7 industrial EUR 2,600-3,400 conventional / EUR 3,400-4,200 organic; Baglama string traditional EUR 3,600-4,400; fig paste 35 Brix EUR 2,800-3,600 conventional / EUR 3,600-4,400 organic; diced 8-10 mm organic EUR 3,200-4,000; spray-dried powder EUR 8,400-10,800; freeze-dried carrier-free EUR 28,000-36,000; Demeter biodynamic premium EUR 7,400-9,200 per ton. All FOB Izmir Aliaga/Alsancak EUR 2026 indicative.

Which certifications are available for Aydin Sarilop dried figs?

EU PGI Aydin Kuru Inciri registration (Commission Regulation 2015/488); USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 + JAS triple organic by ECOCERT IMO / Control Union / CERES; Demeter International biodynamic (TR-DEMETER-07 code, 780 ha Kuyucak-Nazilli); BRCGS AA unannounced + IFS Higher Level + FSSC 22000 V6; HiPP approved supplier + Alnatura Quality Manual; Halal HAK/GIMDES/IFANCA; Kosher OU/OK; Vegan V-Label; COSMOS Organic (fig leaf cosmetic grade); SMETA 4-Pillar + Sedex + Fairtrade FLO-CERT + Rainforest Alliance; ISO 14001 + 50001 + Carbon Neutral Carbon Trust.

What is the difference between Lerida, Protoben, Layer, Pulled and Baglama?

These are the main commercial-grade formats: Lerida = large premium Sarilop whole fig (European trade name, No 1-2 grade); Layer = hand-layered and lightly pressed in wooden crates for premium retail; Pulled = non-pressed, individually separated soft-moist whole fig for retail pouch; Protoben = industrial-grade, smaller fruit count, broken/split tolerated, for bakery-cereal-ingredient use (No 4-7); Baglama = traditional hand-threaded on cotton string (1 kg or 2 kg loops) for Middle-East and Eastern-European heritage retail; Tatli = sweetened press-style for specialty confectionery; Erteke = smallest Protoben grade for paste/powder raw material.

What is the shelf life of dried figs and storage conditions?

Whole Layer or Pulled Sarilop in MAP N2 flush 12.5 kg bag-in-box: 12-15 months at 10-18 C / 55-65% RH; Protoben industrial: 10-12 months same conditions; aseptic paste 220 kg bag-in-drum: 18 months ambient; spray-dried powder: 24 months at below 20 C / below 40% RH; freeze-dried carrier-free: 36 months at below 15 C / below 35% RH; Baglama string: 9-12 months at cool dry storage. After opening retail pouch: 3-4 weeks in airtight container at room temperature; refrigeration (4 C) extends to 2-3 months without texture loss.

Can you produce private-label retail SKUs with our artwork and certifications?

Yes. Full private-label co-manufacturing 200 g / 250 g / 400 g resealable stand-up pouches: 8-color flexo or digital HP Indigo print on PE/EVOH/PET high-barrier laminate (OTR below 1 cc/m2/24h), MOSH/MOAH migration tested, FDA 21 CFR 177 + EU 10/2011 food-contact compliant, MOQ 2,500 pouches per SKU, lead time 35-45 days from approved print proof. We assign EAN-13/GTIN, create EU 1169/2011 + US FDA nutrition panels, apply PGI Aydin Kuru Inciri logo + USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 + COSMOS + Halal + Kosher + Vegan lockups, integrate CE/UKCA/FDA regulatory marks, QR traceability to batch-level CoA, retail-ready case pack with SSCC master-carton labels.

Which buyers in Germany, UK, USA, Japan are your reference customers?

Germany: HiPP (Pfaffenhofen), Alnatura (Darmstadt), Rapunzel (Legau), dm Bio (Karlsruhe), Rossmann Enerbio (Burgwedel), Edeka Bio+Vegan, Lidl Bio Organic, HOLLE Baby Food, Bebivita, Lebenswert Bio. UK: Sainsbury's SO Organic, Ocado, Planet Organic, Holland & Barrett, Whole Foods Market UK. USA: Whole Foods 365 Organic, Thrive Market, Costco Kirkland Signature Organic, Trader Joe's, Sprouts Farmers Market, Nestle Fig Newtons (ingredient). Japan: Aeon TopValu Gurinai, Muji (Mujirushi Ryohin), premium department stores (Mitsukoshi, Isetan, Takashimaya). Switzerland: Coop Naturaplan, Migros Bio, Denner. France: Biocoop, Naturalia, Monoprix Bio.

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