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Ayvalık olive harvest and fraud concerns

Overview

The olive harvest has commenced in the Ayvalık district of Balıkesir, Turkey. While the season presents economic opportunities, local officials have raised concerns regarding product authenticity.

Ali Uçar, Chairman of the Ayvalık Chamber of Commerce, warned that counterfeit and adulterated products are being falsely marketed as ‘Ayvalık olive oil’ via social media and e-commerce platforms. He noted that the presence of the name ‘Ayvalık’ on packaging does not guarantee a geographically indicated product unless it bears the official hologram label. The Chamber is reporting fraudulent sales to authorities and requesting stricter inspections from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

To promote local production and tourism, Mayor Mesut Ergin announced the 21st Ayvalık International Olive Harvest and Tourism Festival, which is scheduled to begin on October 29.

Entities

Ayvalık · Mesut Ergin · Coldiretti Puglia · Francesco Paolicelli · Ayvalık Ticaret Odası

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ayvalık olive harvest begins amid fraud warnings and festival announcements

    As the olive harvest begins in Ayvalık, officials warn of counterfeit oils sold online while announcing the 21st International Olive Harvest and Tourism Festival starting October 29.

  2. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Puglia begins olive harvest amid fight against food fraud

    The olive harvest begins in Puglia, Italy, amid calls from Coldiretti for stricter controls to combat food fraud and protect farmers from the impact of rising costs and climate challenges.

Sources

agrapress.it · aksiyon.com.tr · andriaviva.it · calabria.live · dabitonto.com · dauniacom.it · gazetemerhaba.com · ilcampanile.it · ntacalabria.it · traniviva.it