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Turkish Olive Oil |
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One of the oldest and best kept secrets in the world |
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For many years Turkey has been the 3rd largest supplier of olive oil
to the US, after Italy and Spain.
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Thought it varies from year to year, up to 70% of Turkish olive oil is
exported in bulk to Italy, Spain, the US and other nations. It is often
blended, bottled and re-exported to the US as "bottled
in Italy" or "imported
from Italy".
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The
olive tree originated in the
region that is now Turkey ("Asian Minor" or "Anatolia") and later spread
around the Mediterranean. |
| The Mediterranean and Aegean climate in
Turkey is very similar to that of the Tuscan region of Italy. The sandy
soil conditions, sea breeze and unique varieties of olives in Turkey all
contribute to it's fruity, light taste of our olive oil. |
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The olives in Turkey are mostly harvested by hand and are often
grown in organic conditions. The extra costs to get official organic
certification prevents many small grower from putting this on the label. |
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Over half a million people in Turkey make a living off of the
fruit of the olive tree. We apply
fair trade principles in our
business in hopes that the small growers can make an honest wage.
This contributes to economic balance and a more peaceful world.
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Our olive oil is
single origin (from one region). Most major brands of olive oil in
the US are
blends of olive oil from several nations. This allows us to give you
a product with a consistently pleasing flavor and appearance. |
