# Olive industry events and production in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/olive-industry-events-and-production-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-16T07:09:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Agricultural events in Turkey highlight the economic and cultural significance of olive production. In Gemlik, the 33rd International Gemlik Olive Festival featured a record-breaking auction where a single kilogram of high-quality table olives sold for 77,000 Turkish Liras. The proceeds from this auction are designated for the Gemlik Sümerbey Sports Club.

In Edremit, preparations are underway for the 3rd ‘FestOlive’ olive oil tasting festival, scheduled for October. The event aims to promote olive oil with European Union geographical indication status and intends to attempt a Guinness World Record by facilitating tastings for 13,000 people. This follows a high-yield season with an expected production of approximately 70,000 tons of olives and 14,000 tons of olive oil.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Edremit to host 3rd FestOlive olive oil tasting festival

The 3rd Edremit FestOlive will be held in Güre from October 9-11, aiming to break a Guinness World Record by hosting 13,000 olive oil tastings to promote EU-certified Edremit olive oil.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edremit-to-host-3rd-festolive-olive-oil-tasting-festival

### 2026-09-13: Gemlik Olive Festival sees record 77,000 TL auction price

A single kilogram of award-winning Gemlik olives sold for a record 77,000 Turkish Liras at a festival auction, with proceeds donated to a local sports club.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gemlik-olive-festival-sees-record-77000-tl-auction-price

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