Olive and Olive Oil

Press release… Akhisar Commodity Exchange’s Global Vision… Akhisar, Türkiye’s western province of Manisa’s district and the country’s olive and olive oil hub, is ready for its new goals to transform its production power into a global competitive advantage. At the event, attended by approximately a thousand people, companies demonstrating success …

Press release… June 2026… Emre Uygun, Chair of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB), in his written statement, provided information on olive and olive oil export figures. “According to our finalised seasonal data as of 31 May 2026, our total sector exports stood at 260 million dollars. …

Press release… At the 33rd General Assembly of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly—the umbrella organisation representing 160,000 exporters across 27 sectors and 61 exporters’ associations, which have generated 396 billion dollars in foreign exchange for Turkey over the past year—the leadership team set to steer Turkish exports for the next four …

Press release… Drawing attention to the prevalence of counterfeiting and adulteration in certain food products, including olive oil, Vural Gözgeç, a member of the Board of Directors of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB), stated that they had established a sub-committee within EZZİB to tackle these issues …

Press release… Rahmi Balsarı, a member of the Board of Directors of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB), stated that for the Turkish olive and olive oil sector to sustain a presence in the global market, it must not only rely on its production capacity but also …

Press release… M. Kadri Gündeş, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters Association (EZZİB), stated that within the scope of the Ministry of Trade’s ‘Distant Countries Strategy’, they have focused on high-potential strategic markets such as the USA, Canada, Japan, Brazil and …

Press release… Emre Uygun, Chair of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters Association (EZZİB), stated that they are seeing signs of a good and high-yield season in olive and olive oil producing countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, Tunisia and Türkiye. “The initial data we are receiving from the …

Climate conditions such as temperature and rainfall play a decisive role in olive cultivation, while excessive heat and cold stress negatively affect both yield and quality, according to an analysis published in the Olive Research Institute Journal of Türkiye’s Agriculture and Forestry Ministry. The study said future climate projections point to a …

Press release… Agricultural heritage and tourism: A new strategy for the olive sector Manisa’s district of Akhisar hosted a significant event that will preserve the heritage of olive cultivation and shed light on its future. The “Traditional Olive Cultivation Workshop”, organised by the Directorate General for Living Heritage and Cultural …

Press release… Emre Uygun, Chair of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB), stated that the sector has weathered both global and national challenges. Uygun, who noted that the Turkish olive sector achieved exports of 763 million dollars in the 2023/24 season, said, “Our exports fell by 27 …