Training to combat adulteration in olive oil for consumers in Edremit

In the district of Edremit in Balıkesir, the second Olive Oil Tasting Festival (FestOlive) held this year included an "Olive Oil Tasting Education" to increase consumer awareness about olive oil and to combat adulteration. The event, held at the festival area set up on the beach of Güre Mahallesi, provided participants with theoretical and practical training about olive oil. Certificates were awarded to the participants at the end of the training. Zülal Taçar, the head of the Edremit Chamber of Commerce Laboratory (ETOLAB) and the leader of the Tasting Panel, said, "Today, within the scope of FestOlive, we are conducting an olive oil tasting education to raise awareness and increase the awareness of our consumers. The training lasts a total of 90 minutes. With a program that reinforces both the presentation and the practical aspects, we are working to increase the awareness of our consumers both from our region and from outside." Taçar said, "We talk to our students about the ...