Turkey currently produces 147,000 tonnes of olive oil, rising from 112,000 in the last five years. The country is hoping to follow Spain and become the second largest producer of olive oil globally. It is currently at number six, behind Italy, Greece, Syria and Tunisia. The National Olive Council (or UZZK) was established around four years ago and surveys the amount of olives hitting the shelves of supermarkets and the quality standards of the oil being produced. If you're interested in learning more about the olive oil market, there are plenty of packages for cheap Turkey holidays available, so you can find out more about the industry first hand.
Over the past five years, the domestic demand for olive oil in Turkey has doubled. However, the UZZK says that this demand is still falling short compared with other European countries and there are some difficulties still to overcome. For Turkey to become a world leader in the olive oil market, the quality of the substance needs to be sustained and so the council has formed a 'white list', which lays out a set of standards that producers need to meet in terms of quality. In the near future, olive products are going to have a UZZK-approved stamp on them. This means that consumers will know the exact quality of the product before purchase, and it also aims to strengthen their knowledge. This movement will make it easier for those on Turkey holidays to decipher the best olive oil to buy.
Turkey needs to increase its domestic market demand for olive oil to boost the success of the sector. The country's share of the world's total oil products consumption is at about 3 percent, leaving plenty of scope boost the sector significantly. After oil and gas imports to the country, the biggest annual import to Turkey is vegetable oil.
If you want to learn more about the production of olive oil, there are lots of cheap Turkey holidays available so you can test your knowledge first hand. The Kleopatra Develi Hotel in Antalya is a lovely place to stay. A charming hotel with 30 twin bed guestrooms, it offers many modern amenities such as air-conditioning, minibars and balconies. International and Mediterranean cuisine is available at the restaurant in the hotel. It's located closely to the well-known Cleopatra Beach and Damlatas Magarasi, which is a small cave where you can see some stunning calcite formations. In the town, you can also admire the beautiful Roman structures and Byzantine churches. Another accommodation option is the Kleopatra Wasa Hotel, situated in the centre of Alanya. From the hotel you can explore the bustling town as well as the tranquility of the nearby sandy beach. Facilities include a selection of sports, pool bar, restaurant and outdoor and indoor swimming pools.
Steve Alexander works in the travel industry and has an extensive knowledge of cheap Turkey holidays. For more information on Turkey holidays and other holiday destinations around Europe, visit 2bookaholiday.com.
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