Turkish Olive & Olive Oil

Best Olive Oil from the Most Abundant Lands

Quick Facts

Harmony of Flavour
Harmony of a Long Life
World’s Choice
Harmony of Price and Quality
Harmony for Health
Easy to Transportation

Export to
120 countries
Production
638.000 metric tons
Companies
103

Harmony

on the Palate

Compared to other fruit varieties, which are picked from their branches and readily eaten, the olive fruit does not easily surrender.

Over time, processes have been developed which eliminate the acerbity and the bitterness of olives. First, the acerbity and the bitterness of the olives were eliminated by storing them in water. Then, they were sweetened by dipping them into ash, vinegar, or lime water and were made resistant to aging by pickling in brine, by cutting or cracking. The brine used to be blended with lemon, fennel, mastic, thyme, peppermint, and other herbs, making the flavor of olives more pleasant. A total of 92 varieties of olives are produced in Türkiye with the Memecik, Ayvalık, Çelebi, Gemlik, Domat, Edremit, and Erkence varieties being the most well known.

Meet the Perfect Harmony

Harmony with Process

With its climate conditions, geographical location, and soil structure, Türkiye has agricultural lands very suitable for olive culturing. Due to fair cost and high-quality oil production, the Turkish olive sector gains more demand every passing year. The method of olive oil extraction from olives is part of the culture surrounding olives and is a tradition that has not changed for thousands of years. Olive oil is obtained by passing the olives through a cold press and can be eaten without any chemical processes, so there is no difference between the olive oil extraction method employed in the present day and the one used some six thousand years ago. Olives are crushed into a pulp and then this pulp is squeezed or passed through a press and the olive oil is separated from the wastewater of the olive fruit.

Hydraulic presses started to be used once technology developed in the early 19th century and today machines exist aimed at obtaining olive oil by centrifugal force without applying any pressure on the olive pulp.

Harmony in Health

The pure and natural olives grown in abundant olive gardens of Türkiye are processed with the most natural methods to create Turkish olive oil, which has high nutritional value and health benefits, particularly for heart and stomach problems.

The lower rate of deaths due to cardiovascular problems in the Mediterranean countries is owed to the use of high-quality olive oil.

Türkiye is the Homeland of Olive Oil!

National Advantages

Türkiye is one of the 4 countries across the world with olive trees providing the best quality olive oil.

The abundant lands of Anatolia and the mild climate of the Mediterranean and the Aegean are the foremost sources of this quality. Olive trees, the source of olive oil, loves the moist soils of Türkiye and the highest quality olive oil is made from the olives grown on these lands.

Product Types

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Turkish Olive & Olive Oil

FACTS

Harmony of Flavour

Possessing the most suitable climate for olive growing in the world, Türkiye has high-quality olives and olive oils, making one feel the difference with their color, aroma, and flavor. With its numerous healing properties, unrivaled flavor, and versatile use, olive oil is undoubtedly one of the most important products in the world. Türkiye is home to a long-standing olive oil culture and Turkish olive oil is increasingly securing its position as an international player in the olive market.

Harmony of a Long Life

Living for centuries, the secret of the longevity of olive trees is the oleuropein substance in their leaves which protects the tree against mortal effects.

World’s Choice

As one of the 4 countries producing the best olive oils of the world, Türkiye conducts high levels of olive oil exports due to its high product quality.

Harmony of Price and Quality

Abundant production with fair cost allows for very advantageous export costs.

Harmony for Health

It has long been known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets in the world. Olive oil is an essential part of this diet and comes with a wide range of health benefits. It may help lower the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity. The main type of fat found in all kinds of olive oil is monounsaturated fatty acids, which are considered a healthy dietary fat, helping lower the risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol levels. Most experts agree: olive oil - especially extra virgin olive oil - is very beneficial for you.

Easy to Transportation

Thanks to the strategic location of Türkiye in the world, products can be easily and quickly transported to any country over sea, land, or airways.

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