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Jul. 16, 2016
Amid Turmoil, Edirne Readies for 655th Kirkpinar
While Turkey is wrestling with a coup attempt and the violent events that erupted from it resulting in 161 dead and 1,440 wounded, there is no announcement to postpone the 655th Kırkpınar olive oil wrestling tournament.
Jul. 1, 2015
654th Kirkpinar Coming to Edirne, Turkey
The annual oil wrestling festival opens July 20 and continues until the final round on July 26.
Feb. 15, 2015
Turks Import Olive Oil to Satisfy Local Demand
Turkish olive oil companies are importing olive oil from abroad to make up for shortages in the domestic market.
Feb. 9, 2015 Asia
Jan. 12, 2015 Asia
Jan. 8, 2015 World
Dec. 11, 2014 Asia
Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices
Dec. 5, 2014 Asia
More Olive Groves Leveled in Turkey to Make Way for Power Plants
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
Yirca Villagers Rejoice, Replant
After 6,000 olive trees were felled for a new power plant, there's celebration in Yirca, and new plants of a different kind.
Nov. 7, 2014
Farmers and Police Clash in Turkey Over Clearing of Trees
An uproar over the clearing of ancient olive groves to make way for a new power plant has grown over social media networks.
Nov. 6, 2014
Ayvalık Panel Calls for Investment in Turkey's Olive Sector
A panel at the Ayvalık Olive Harvest Days, discussed the need to invest in olive oil sector in Turkey and join forces with international efforts.
Nov. 5, 2014
Ayvalık Hosts 10th International Olive Harvest Days
The picturesque coastal town was the stage for the 10th annual Ayvalık Harvest Days this weekend.
Sep. 9, 2014
Turkey Braces for Economic Impact of Erratic Weather
Number two table olive producer, Turkey, is in the midst of dealing with the economic impact of erratic weather patterns over the last year.
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.