Turkey

Nov. 7, 2024

Turkish Producers Set for Bumper Harvest

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 2022ā€™s de facto champion Mustafa Taş 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.

Jan. 3, 2024

Europe Grants PDO Status to Turkey's Ƈizik 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 Turkeyā€™s 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 worldā€™s 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

Turkeyā€™s 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.

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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 worldā€™s 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 Turkeyā€™s 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. Turleyā€™s 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 countryā€™s 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 countryā€™s 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 countryā€™s worst wildfires in recent memory are a symptom of climate change, and that the government is not adequately preparing for future fires.

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