Throughout history, the olive has been a symbol of peace and hope; its tree and fruit have been considered sacred. With a history dating back 10,000 years, the olive has been the source of many legends, and according to tradition, the leaves of the olive tree symbolize victory, wisdom, and peace. Native to Anatolia, the olive contains minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, as well as vitamins A, D, E, and K. Olive fruit, highly beneficial for heart and vascular diseases, is a miraculous nutritional powerhouse. Linoleic acid found in olives plays a role in the development of nerve cells. Olive oil, which is of great importance to human health, helps dissolve cholesterol. Olive leaves are used in medicine as a substance that lowers blood pressure. The olive tree has a very long lifespan and can live up to 500 or even 1,000 years.

Throughout history, the olive has symbolized peace and hope; its tree and fruit have been regarded as sacred. The olive, with a history dating back 10,000 years, has been the source of many myths, and according to tradition, the leaves of the olive tree symbolize victory, wisdom, and peace. Native to Anatolia, the olive is rich in minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, as well as vitamins A, D, E, and K. The olive fruit, highly beneficial for heart and vascular diseases, is a miraculous nutritional source. Linoleic acid found in olives plays a crucial role in the development of nerve cells. Olive oil, which is highly important for human health, helps dissolve cholesterol. Olive leaves are used in medicine as a substance that lowers blood pressure. The olive tree has a very long lifespan and can live for 500, even up to 1,000 years.

The fig, which derives its name from the settlement area "Caria" in the Aegean Region, has a history spanning thousands of years in Anatolia and the Aegean. Considered a symbol of fertility in ancient Greek and Egyptian civilizations, the fig's culture in Anatolia is as old as human civilization itself, as noted by Herodotus in his writings from 484 BC. The fig, present in all civilizations of Anatolia and the Aegean, has been a symbol of abundance and prosperity for generations. Dried figs, a nutrient-rich product, contain easily digestible fructose and glucose. As a source of pectin, figs provide various health benefits, such as helping to remove toxic substances from the intestines, reducing blood cholesterol levels, and preventing rapid increases in blood sugar in diabetic patients. Its high fiber content makes dried figs a soothing remedy for throat and intestinal ailments, and the fact that they contain more calcium than milk makes them a recommended food for bone growth disorders. Both dried and fresh figs are not only important in terms of human nutrition but also hold significant socio-economic value due to their contribution to the economic development of mountainous areas, their benefits for a sustainable environment, and the employment opportunities they create.

Turkey supplies more than half of the world's fresh fig and dried fig production. Of the figs produced in Turkey, 57.2% are grown in Aydın. With its high-quality fig production and superior capacity, Aydın ranks first in Turkey's fig production.

According to historical sources, chestnuts were cultivated in Anatolia and then spread to Europe. The scientific name for chestnut is "castanea," and the chestnut tree belongs to the beech family, growing in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. With its upright trunk, reddish-brown bark, and sturdy leaves, Aydın is the most prominent region for chestnut cultivation in our country. Chestnuts have played an important role in human nutrition since ancient times due to their many nutritional components. In local language, they are referred to as "bread of the mountains."

Chestnuts are organic agricultural products that grow under natural conditions without the use of agricultural chemicals or synthetic fertilizers. They contain good-quality digestible fibrous substances, primarily starch and various sugars, protein, low levels of fat, minerals, and vitamins B1, B2, and C. The flowers of the chestnut tree are an important source of honey, which is beneficial for asthma conditions.

The limited areas suitable for the cultivation of pine nuts around the world and the insufficient production levels increase the value of this product. Additionally, the differing soil and climate conditions in the regions where they grow lead to variations in flavor and aroma. The pine tree forms large communities and pure stands in areas influenced by the Mediterranean climate, such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Adriatic coast, the Peloponnese peninsula, the island of Crete, and the coasts of Anatolia. Communities can also be found in the humid and temperate regions of West Africa, South America, and around Crimea.

In our country, the optimum growing environments for the pine nut tree include Bergama-Kozak, Çine-Karpuzlu, Aydın-Koçarlı, Söke-Bağarası, Milas-Turba, Muğla-Kantarcı-Madran, Antalya-Serik-Manavgat, Maraş-Önsen, İzmir-Seydiköy, and the Artvin-Çoruh Valley. Among these areas, Aydın-Koçarlı and İzmir-Bergama-Kozak in the Aegean Region hold significant importance. Economically, the pine nut tree is utilized for its seeds, wood, and resin. The pine nut tree produces fruit every year and prefers sunny locations and stable climates. They are propagated by seeds. The cones mature by January, and the collected cones are continuously exposed to the sun until June to ensure they open. Once the cones are fully opened, they are struck with mallets to extract the shelled pine nuts (künar) inside.