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Turkish breed 1st cotton granted EU protected geographical indication

01 Jun '25
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 Turkish breed 1st cotton granted EU protected geographical indication
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  • The EU has granted protected geographical indication status to 'Soke Pamugu' cotton variety grown in the Soke district of Turkiye's Aydın province—the first cotton variety to receive this status.
  • The EU recognised the cotton's special characteristics tied to the region's environment and its traditional farming methods.
  • The registration aims at enhancing the product's economic value for producers.
The European Union (EU) recently granted protected geographical indication (PGI) status to ‘Soke Pamugu’ cotton variety grown in the Soke district of Turkiye’s Aydin province—the first cotton variety to receive this status from the EU.

The EU recognised the cotton’s special characteristics tied to the region’s environment and its traditional cultivation methods. The registration also aims at enhancing the product’s economic value for producers, an official release said.

Soke Pamugu has a lustrous appearance and long fibres. The yarn made from this cotton is both fine and durable. The quality parameters of cotton like colour are more influenced by environmental conditions and cultivation techniques than by the genetic structure of the variety. The outstanding quality of the variety is closely linked to the soil structure and microclimate of the district.

Thomas Ossowski, head of the Delegation of the EU to Turkiye, said with the PGI logo, Soke Pamugu producers will have enhanced market opportunities and, therefore, gain more economic power. The PGI logo will help protect this cotton from fraud, and consumers will know they are receiving the genuine Soke Pamugu when they see the logo, he added.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)

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