Turkey: Olive oil produced in Altınözü is also consumed abroad

Olive oil produced in Altınözü, the town of Hatay, famous for its olive groves, one of the important agricultural centers of the Eastern Mediterranean, is sent to America, Africa, the Middle East and some European countries. Approximately 50 percent of Hatay's olive oil production is carried out in Altınözü district, where there are approximately 5 million olive trees. Approximately 7,500 tons of olive oil produced in the district last year is expected to exceed 12,500 tons this year due to the "year of existence" in olives. About 30 percent is exported Altınözü Agriculture and Forestry Manager Çağlar Kaya told Anadolu Agency (AA) that about 60 percent of olive trees are harvested in Altınözü. Stating that the producers are satisfied with the yield, quality and price this year, Kaya said, "The olive oil we produce here also goes for export. We export mainly to the USA, Canada, African countries, Middle East countries and a small amount to Europe." said. Kaya stated that ...