Fifty-seven Tunisian olive oil producers won awards and medals, including 44 gold medals, at the fourth edition of the International Olive and Olive Oil Quality Competition, recently held in Istanbul, Turkey – the 2025 edition – which attracted 360 participating producers.
This award and the variety of medals awarded are a recognition of the high quality of Tunisian olive oil, one of the country’s most important agricultural products. Tunisian olive oil was selected among several other oils from countries such as Mexico, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. In addition to the significant number of gold medals, Tunisian producers received two platinum medals, 10 silver medals, and one bronze medal. According to the organizer, the Turkish Olive Oil Academy, the fourth edition of the international competition was particularly successful, opening new horizons for small investors committed to preserving their country’s agricultural and food heritage. This edition focused on youth-led production companies, allowing them to showcase their products to an audience interested in the latest quality production techniques and enabling them to promote their projects internationally.
The event provided an opportunity for Tunisian participants to establish cooperative and exchange relationships with participants from various countries and entities specializing in international marketing.
The event aims to evaluate the quality of olive oil and its production process, from harvesting to processing, including storage and transportation. Tunisia holds 10 percent of the global olive oil export market, ranking fourth in the world, according to a recent statement by Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid. Abid confirmed that exports have seen a significant increase, reaching a value of approximately 4.8 billion dinars in 2024, exported to 64 destinations compared to only 55 in 2023, including major European Union markets such as Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, and Belgium. Canned olive oil exports are also experiencing significant growth.
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