Turkey / page 11
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 Europe
Dec. 10, 2012 Asia
Dec. 4, 2012 World
Nov. 25, 2012 World
Sep. 4, 2012 Europe
When it Comes to Olive Oil Consumption, Turkey Lags Behind Other Big Producers
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.”
Oct. 14, 2010
It's a pity that Ayvalik’s olive oil can only be enjoyed locally, in places like Fasulye, where Muazzez Uludere Eris cooks up vegetarian dishes including her signature kidney beans.
Aug. 26, 2010
Q&A with Hidamet Asa, Chairman of Turkish Olive Giant Marmarabirlik
Claiming to be the world's largest producer of olives, Marmarabirlik sets its sights on new markets with an ever-expanding range of products.
Jul. 30, 2010
Q&A With Mustafa Tan, National Olive Oil Council of Turkey
Our goal is to bring all segments of the industry together, find solutions for the problems, and make our country’s olive industry succeed to the throne where it deserves to be.
Jul. 26, 2010
Preserving Olive Oil Culture in Adatepe
"We thought of this world’s deep-rooted traditions, rich culture and bright future and that’s how we got into the olive oil business." Mustafa Çakilcioglu, Adatepe Olive Oil
Jul. 12, 2010
Rediscovering the Origins of Olive Oil in Turkey
Recent research reinforces Anatolia’s prominence in the history of olive oil, while consumption in Turkey remains well below that of its Mediterranean neighbors.