A look behind the scenes at our pomegranate grower Basak Tarim
Our partnership with Basak Tarim, the family business of grower Baris Kocagoz in the Turkish region of Söke, began in the early 2000s. On their 20 hectares of organic land, they grow beautiful Hicaz pomegranates – rich in colour, flavour and antioxidants.
Our buyer Joep visited the orchards in week 44. Due to an unexpected period of frost, the harvest is about 35% lower this year, but the fruit is of excellent quality.
The first shipment will arrive in week 45, ready for transport to your shelves – fresh from the orchard to the store.
The grower: Baris Kocagoz – Basak Tarim, Turkey
Basak Tarim is located in western Turkey, near the towns of Söke and Aydin. Baris Kocagoz represents the second generation of this family business, which has over 90 years of agricultural experience. Where his family once cultivated cotton, Baris chose a new direction: organic farming, with the pomegranate as a symbol of vitality.
“Our time on Earth is short, but the impact we leave behind is significant,” says Baris. “By working organically, we help restore balance in nature. If we respect the Earth, we respect ourselves – because in the end, we are what we eat.”
Since 2007, Basak Tarim has been fully organic. Their organic pomegranates may look a little more natural than conventional ones – with the occasional mark or spot – but inside, they are deep red, juicy, and completely free from synthetic inputs.
Season & availability
The first organic Hicaz pomegranates from Basak Tarim arrive in week 45, with availability through the end of February.
Please contact your Eosta account manager for more information or to plan your programmes.
Find out more about grower Baris Kocagoz here on our Nature & More website.
