Nov. 7, 2024
In the best-case scenario, officials anticipate a record-breaking harvest of 475,000 tons. However, a lack of rain could curtail the final yield.
Oct. 31, 2024
Turkey Lifts Ban on Bulk Olive Oil Exports
The move comes when stocks are high in Turkey and non-existent in Europe. Another bumper harvest is expected.
Jul. 29, 2024
Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey
Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.
Jul. 7, 2024
Yusuf Can Zeybek Repeats Kırkpınar Triumph
The 30-year-old defeated 2022ās de facto champion Mustafa TaÅ in a cautious but exciting final that went into overtime.
Jun. 25, 2024
Wrestlers Threaten Boycott of Kırkpınar Over Controversial Format Changes
After the federation governing Kırkpınar announced a controversial qualifying format to streamline the competition, 29 wrestlers said they would not participate.
Jun. 25, 2024
Turkish Producer Highlights the Distinctive Qualities of the Native Kilis Olive
The award-winning producers behind Masmana have overcome a range of climatic and socioeconomic challenges to bring their organic Kilis olive oil to the world.
Jun. 12, 2024 News Briefs
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Turkish Producers Achieve Exceptional Results with Native Olive Varieties
May. 7, 2024 News Briefs
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Feb. 29, 2024 Production
Turkey's Production Plummets After Last Year's Record Harvest
Jan. 3, 2024
Europe Grants PDO Status to Turkey's Ćizik Zeytini Table Olives
Turkey now has E.U.-protected status for three table olive varieties while awaiting Protected Designation of Origin certification for another three.
Dec. 14, 2023
Traditional Turkish Olive Cultivation Practices Recognized by UNESCO
The U.N. agency said Turkeyās traditional grafting, milling and table olive production methods are valuable to our global culture and must be safeguarded.
Nov. 1, 2023
Turkish Olive Oil Exports Can Make Up for Europe's Deficit Once Ban Is Lifted, Official Says
Turkey has reserves of 180,000 tons and is slated to produce another 180,000 in the current harvest that could meet European demand for bulk olive oil.
Oct. 31, 2023
Global Olive Oil Production Set for Second Straight Year of Decline
The worldās seven largest olive oil-producing countries are expected to yield 1.97 million tons in the 2023/24 crop year, 23 percent below the average of the previous four campaigns.
Oct. 23, 2023
Olive Oil Producers in Turkey Decry Export Freeze
Turkeyās temporary olive oil export ban has brought down domestic prices while causing headaches for exporters.
Oct. 23, 2023
Europe Approves PDO for Memecik from Aydın, Turkey
Aydın Memecik is set to become the country's third Protected Designation of Origin for olive oil.
Aug. 18, 2023
Citing Rising Prices and Low Margins, Turkey Bans Bulk Olive Oil Exports
The trade ministry wants to promote the country's packaged olive oil exports while limiting further price rises for domestic consumers.
Jun. 10, 2022
Turkish Producers Reach New Heights in World Competition
A record haul of 65 awards has placed Turkey among the top producing countries at the worldās largest olive oil quality contest.
Jun. 2, 2022
In Turkey, Study Recommends Investments in Olive Farms Instead of Coal Mines
Expanding the olive oil sector of Turkey's olive-growing capital is a cost-effective and climate-friendly solution that would boost the local economy, a report suggests.
May. 6, 2022
Court Orders Halt to Coal Mining Operation in Turkeyās Olive Groves
A government regulation would have allowed companies to remove olive groves obstructing access to coal mines. However, the stop is only temporary.
Apr. 5, 2022
Turkey Suspends Exports of Agricultural Products, Bulk Olive Oil
The government implemented export restrictions to prevent food shortages. Turleyās olive oil sector disputed the export curb on bulk olive oil, claiming that supply can satisfy demand.
Mar. 11, 2022
New Regulation in Turkey Permits Olive Tree Removals for Coal Mining
The regulation is meant to boost Turkish energy security. However, the countryās national olive oil association is already appealing the decision.
Nov. 17, 2021
Production in Turkey Rebounds as Farmers Show Their Resilience
Olive oil production in Turkey is expected to exceed 235,000 tons, the countryās second-highest total. Table olive production will reach a record high.
Sep. 1, 2021
Turkey Lifts Ban on Bulk Olive Oil Exports Ahead of Schedule
The government said it implemented the ban to prevent price speculation and protect small producers. However, many producers largely opposed the prohibition.
Aug. 23, 2021
Thousands of Hectares of Olive Trees Burned to Ashes Across Southern Turkey
Producers worry that the countryās worst wildfires in recent memory are a symptom of climate change, and that the government is not adequately preparing for future fires.