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Press release…
October, 2026…
Carrying the olive heritage of Ayvalık region’s into the future, Uncle Sadık (Sadık Amca) Olive Oil welcomes the new season with an early harvest. Focusing on quality, from the precise timing of the olive harvest to the pressing process, the brand continues to bring the unique olive oil culture of Ayvalık to tables, blending traditional expertise with a meticulous approach to production.
The new season in olive oil represents more than just the start of the harvest; it marks the moment when the labour invested in the olive trees throughout the year finally transforms into a finished product. For Uncle Sadık (Sadık Amca) Olive Oil, the early harvest is a crucial stage for preserving the natural character of the olives and revealing the distinctive flavour profile of Ayvalık district in Balıkesir province. Harvesting the olives during the early stages of their maturation process plays a key role in shaping the aromatic structure of the oil, while the timing of the harvest and the conditions under which the olives are pressed ultimately define the character of the final product.
“With every new harvest, we carry the responsibility of upholding this legacy.”
Birol Şengel, who continues the production philosophy inherited from his father, Sadık Şengel, founder of Sadık Amca Olive Oil, reflects on the significance of the new season:
“The most important legacy left to us by my father, Sadık Şengel, is the respect we hold for the olive, the land and the labour invested. In establishing ‘Sadık Amca’ (Uncle Sadık), our goal was to carry these values into the future and share the olive culture of Ayvalık with a wider audience. The early harvest period is a cornerstone of this approach.”
“Harvesting the olives at the precise moment, processing them without delay and preserving their natural character, these are the foundations for producing high-quality olive oil. With every new harvest, we embrace the responsibility of safeguarding this legacy, aiming to bring that same level of care to your table in every single bottle,” he said…
