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Dec. 11, 2014
Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices
Producers worry that higher prices might cause local consumers and buyers in foreign markets to stay away from Turkish olive oil.
Dec. 5, 2014
More Olive Groves Leveled in Turkey to Make Way for Power Plants
After the second case of olive trees being uprooted in this Aegean region in recent weeks, a local official asked, "Will we use electric to feed people?"
Nov. 26, 2014
Nar Gourmet Debuts Mobile Olive Oil Production Truck
Olives from Hatay, Mersin, Antalya, Manisa, and Ayvalık will be processed with the company's new mobile processing unit.
Nov. 9, 2014 World
Nov. 7, 2014 World
Nov. 6, 2014 Asia
Nov. 5, 2014 World
Sep. 9, 2014 Production
Jul. 25, 2014
Turkish Growers Criticize Bill to Allow Energy Plants on Olive Groves
Critics say a proposed bill to boost energy and mining projects would be detrimental to Turkey's growing olive and olive oil sector.
Jun. 23, 2014
Fatih Atli Wins 653rd Kirkpinar
This year's wrestling tournament in Turkey required over 100 barrels of olive oil to coat the contestants.
Jan. 29, 2014
Italy, Spain, Tunisia America’s Top Olive Oil Suppliers
Spain’s loss was Turkey’s gain last season in the world’s biggest olive oil market, where total imports slipped six percent.
Apr. 22, 2013
Turkey’s Olive Oil Exports On the Rise
According to a report, Turkey managed to benefit from Spain's reduced olive oil production, doubling exports to 20,000 tons.
Dec. 10, 2012
Turkey Aims to Boost Olive Oil Exports to $3.8b in 10 Years
Olive oil producers and exporters in Turkey have set an ambitious target to increase olive oil exports twentyfold in 10 years.
Dec. 4, 2012
A rental agreement etched in a stone tablet from the third century BC says that the tenant must plant an olive tree every year.
Nov. 25, 2012
Olive Harvest at Turkey's Dionysos Hotel
A family helps with the olive harvest at Dionysos boutique hotel in southwest Turkey, and learns how olive oil is made.
Sep. 4, 2012
When it Comes to Olive Oil Consumption, Turkey Lags Behind Other Big Producers
Turkey is one of the leading olive oil producing nations in the world, but its local per capita consumption is surprisingly low.
Nov. 13, 2011
Still Lower Prices, Black Olives for Breakfast in Latest IOC Data
Worldwide trade in olive oil is up 10 percent on last year - an increase of 120,222 tons, according to figures just released by the International Olive Council.
Mar. 14, 2011
One Use for Olive Oil After its "Best By" Date
For once it doesn't matter if it's fruity, bitter or pungent. It just need to be slippery. Still, nothing but olive oil will do when wrestlers square off in this ancient ritual.
Mar. 7, 2011
Izmir Hosts First Olive Oil Technology Fair
The Olivetech Olive Oil and Technology Fair took place in Izmir, Turkey. The four-day event drew attention to industry challenges as well as its progress.
Mar. 1, 2011
Turkish Olive Oil Aims for Asia
Turkey is one of the producing countries that have embarked on an aggressive marketing campaign in the Asian region for the promotion of its olives and olive oil.
Feb. 22, 2011
ZZTK: Advancing Turkish Olive Oil Abroad
Turkey's Promotional Committee for Olive and Olive Oil will attend a number of events in 2011 to promote Turkish olive oil to developing markets around the world.
Feb. 2, 2011
Celebrating Olive Oil Culture and Cuisine in Burhaniye
Each year locals and a few lucky tourists gather in this small town on the Aegean coast to salute olive oil culture with music, dance, exhibitions and great food.
Jan. 24, 2011
Turkey's Bilici Group, Italian Partner to Produce Olive Oil
Tamer Bilici said, “We have gone to Italy and completed our talks with Italian officials. We plan to put the facility into operation using high technology.”