High demand for registered Kilis olive oil in Turkey

Published 2022년 1월 5일

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Kilis, in Turkey, has seen its olive oil production despite a low yield, with the geographically marked Kilis olive oil receiving superior quality awards globally. The oil is known for its distinct aroma and high polyphenol ratio, attracting interest both domestically and internationally, including orders for export to Qatar, Canada, the United States, and potential shipments to Iran. The increase in demand has been facilitated by the registration of Kilis olive oil as a protected geographical indication and the establishment of the Organic Olive Producers Union, which has boosted the value of olive production in the region.

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KİLİS (AA) - CEBRAİL CAYMAZ - Kilis olive oil, one of Turkey's registered flavors as a geographical indication, pleased its producers with its quality. In Kilis, where olive production is carried out on an area of approximately 300 thousand decares, 7 thousand tons of olive oil production is expected despite the low yield. Geographically marked Kilis olive oil, which received a superior quality award in competitions held around the world, attracts attention with its distinctive, intense and spicy aroma. Farmers, who collect olives from trees, fill them in crates and extract their oil in factories, experience the happiness of purchasing quality products this season. Kilis Chamber of Agricultural Engineers President Güven Özdemir told Anadolu Agency (AA) that they are approaching the end of the olive harvest. Stating that the olive yield was low this year, Özdemir said that despite the drought, the high quality of olive oil and the sale of the oil at the value it deserves satisfied ...

Source: Yenihaberden