Verde Yağ, Turkey’s leading olive oil producer and exporter, was honored with the "Export Star" award in the Olive and Olive Oil Sector at the 2024 Stars of Export Awards Ceremony organized by the Aegean Exporters' Association (EIB). This marks the 5th consecutive year Verde has achieved this distinction. The accomplishment also sets an unprecedented record in Turkey’s olive oil sector, as Verde solidified its leadership by reaching the highest export volume and value in the country’s history.

At the ceremony, the award was presented to Verde Yağ’s Chairman of the Board, Mr. Murat Türkal, by the President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), Mr. Mustafa Gültepe. Following the ceremony, Türkal stated, “It is a tremendous honor for us to contribute to Turkey’s success in olive oil exports. At Verde, we continue to add value to the sector with our commitment to high-quality production and sustainable growth. Seeing the return on our investments and representing our country on a global stage is our greatest motivation. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our employees, growers, farmers, business partners, and the support of all intermediary institutions. We extend our heartfelt thanks to them.”

A Success Story Spanning Six Continents

Exporting to all corners of the globe, Verde Olive Oil is recognized for its branded products in diverse markets, from the United States to Japan and from Australia to island nations. By promoting its products with the "Product of Türkiye" label, Verde enhances the global visibility of Turkish olive oil while playing a leading role in the sector’s development.

With world-class production facilities and internationally accredited laboratories, Verde ensures high-quality production that adheres to all quality standards. This commitment strengthens the company’s reliability in global markets and fosters customer loyalty. Verde’s relentless efforts and investments in advanced technology have crowned it as the export champion for five consecutive years since its acquisition, elevating Turkish olive oil to new heights.

Fully Integrated and Technology-Driven Production

With 15 state-of-the-art production facilities across various olive-growing regions in Turkey, Verde’s group companies provide a fully integrated structure, managing every step from planting to pressing, refining, and by-product production. The olive oils produced in these facilities are stored in nitrogen-filled stainless steel tanks, preserving their quality and freshness for extended periods. By establishing world-class facilities for pressing, secondary pressing, refining, and by-product production, Verde has equipped Turkey with cutting-edge technology in the olive oil industry. Its new fully automatic filling and packaging facility can package over 100,000 tons of products annually—a figure unmatched in the sector.

Verde also invests in modern agricultural techniques to increase efficiency. By implementing dense planting methods in olive groves, the company aims to enhance agricultural productivity and lead the sector’s infrastructural development.

New Products for the Domestic Market

In addition to its export success, Verde Olive Oil holds a strong position in the domestic market with its brands. The company is preparing to expand its product portfolio with table olives and olive oil-based cosmetic products under the Verde brand. By leveraging its production capabilities, Verde aims to offer high-quality products at affordable prices to Turkish consumers.

The Pride of Turkish Olive Oil

VERDE Yağ is not just an export champion but also a strong brand representing Turkish olive oil in global markets. Following the ceremony, Murat Türkal remarked, “This award is the result of teamwork and our efforts to promote Turkish olive oil to global standards. With our fully integrated structure, we will continue to lead every aspect of the sector and create new success stories. Our goal is to establish Turkish olive oil as a leader in international markets.”