31.08.2026 Aydın Commodity Exchange Takes Major Step Toward International Quality Standards for Table Olives

Aydın Commodity Exchange has launched an important initiative aimed at enhancing the quality and added value of table olives, one of Aydın’s key agricultural products. The Table Olive Tasting Panel Training, held with the participation of expert trainers from Italy, marked an important step toward assessing the quality criteria of table olives in Aydın in line with international standards.

Led by Aydın Commodity Exchange, the Table Olive Tasting Panel Training was organized with the aim of improving quality standards in the olive sector and promoting the adoption of international practices. The training was conducted with the participation of three expert trainers from ONAOO (Organizzazione Nazionale Assaggiatori Olio di Oliva – National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters), based in Italy, with 20 panelists taking part.

The three-day training covered the sensory characteristics and defects of table olives, the effects of processing technologies on the sensory quality of table olives, as well as tasting sessions aimed at identifying major defects and statistically evaluating the results obtained. Participants gained the knowledge and practical skills required to assess the sensory characteristics of table olives in line with international practices.

AYDIN COMMODITY EXCHANGE AIMS TO BECOME ACCREDITED FOR TABLE OLIVES

Fevzi Çondur, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aydın Commodity Exchange, stated that the Exchange aims to bring its experience and technical expertise in the sensory analysis of olive oil to the field of table olives.

Çondur said the training was an important step toward this goal, adding: “Our Exchange, which provides services to the sector as an accredited organization in the field of sensory analysis of olive oil, aims to bring its experience and technical expertise to the field of table olives and obtain accreditation in this field as well. In this regard, the training program has been an important step toward strengthening our technical capacity and establishing an infrastructure in line with international standards.”

Emphasizing that Aydın’s strong potential in agricultural production should be evaluated not only in terms of production volume but also through enhancing the quality, reliability and added value of its products, Çondur stated that quality-focused initiatives in table olives would make a significant contribution to the development of the sector.

“WE AIM TO ADD VALUE TO AYDIN’S AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS”

Emphasizing the important role of olives in Aydın’s agricultural production and economy, Çondur continued:

“Properly establishing quality criteria for table olives, developing expertise in sensory evaluation, and keeping up with international practices will make an important contribution to the development of our sector. The program conducted in Aydın by expert trainers from Italy provided a valuable opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and experience. As Aydın Commodity Exchange, we will continue to carry out initiatives that enhance the value of our city’s agricultural products, focus on quality, and contribute to the development of the sector. The tasting panel held as part of the program has laid important groundwork in Aydın for the professional assessment of the sensory characteristics of table olives in line with international practices.”

Following the training, participants who successfully passed the examination were presented with certificates confirming that they had successfully completed the Table Olive Sensory Evaluation Training. The program concluded with a group photo with the participants.