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Sustainability in Turkish Olive Oil

At Elixir de Azeitona, sustainability is the heart of everything we do. From our groves in Turkey to your table, we are committed to nurturing the environment, preserving biodiversity, and leading the olive oil industry into a sustainable future.

Each bottle we produce is a testament to our commitment to a healthier planet and a brighter tomorrow. Join us on our journey to create a world where every drop of olive oil embodies the purity of nature and the promise of a better tomorrow.

35 Years of Pride

Elixir de Azeitona 35 Years Anniversary Badge with logo and golden wreath.

Our Position in this Journey

Sustainable Farming
Olive groves at Elixir de Azeitona with rows of olive trees and distant mountains under a clear sky.

At Elixir de Azeitona, our commitment to sustainability starts at the roots—literally. We believe that the foundation of exceptional Turkish Olive Oil lies in how we treat our land and the environment.

That’s why we’ve embraced sustainable farming practices that ensure the highest quality of our products and safeguard the health of our ecosystems for future generations. Our approach combines traditional methods with innovative techniques, creating a harmonious balance between agriculture and nature.

Environmental Challenges and the Need for Action

“Every action today shapes tomorrow’s world.”

Green Heart: Caring for Our Environment

At Elixir de Azeitona, we are deeply committed to nurturing the land where our olives grow, preparing the ground for a sustainable and prosperous future. As climate change intensifies, with more frequent extreme weather events, agriculture faces significant challenges. These changes impact the land and our production activities, threatening the very foundation of olive farming. To combat these effects, we focus on adaptive strategies like reforestation, which helps neutralize CO2, stabilize the land, and protect biodiversity. Our dedication ensures that our groves can continue thriving despite the challenges posed by a changing climate.

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The world is likely to exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold by the early 2030s.

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Up to 40% of the world’s land is now considered degraded.

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Approximately 70% of global freshwater resources are used for agriculture.
Sustainable Farming

Our 2030 Target

  • Plant 500,000 Olive Trees: Aim to plant 500,000 new olive trees across Turkey, contributing to carbon sequestration and combating desertification.
  • Expand Organic Olive Groves: Increase the area of certified organic olive groves by 50%, enhancing biodiversity and soil health.
  • Promote Circular Economy: Develop new products utilizing every part of the olive, from pulp to pit, ensuring nothing goes to waste and contributing to a circular economy.

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Sustainable Packaging
Packaging of Elixir de Azeitona includes glass bottles, pet bottles and tin cans.
Green glass bottles being filled with olive oil at Elixir de Azeitona’s production facility.

We prioritize the use of 100% recycled glass for our olive oil bottles, a material that not only preserves the quality of our extra virgin olive oil by protecting it from light and oxygen but also offers significant environmental benefits. By using recycled glass, we reduce the need for new raw materials, decrease energy consumption, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. This choice aligns with our broader commitment to minimizing our environmental impact while maintaining the highest product standards.

Commitment to Recycling and Reuse

“Every action today shapes tomorrow’s world.”

Green Heart: Caring for Our Environment

At Elixir de Azeitona, we are dedicated to designing packaging that is not only functional but also environmentally friendly. Our goal is to create a bottle that both protects the premium quality of our extra virgin olive oil and minimizes environmental impact.

Our mission has always been to deliver the highest quality olive oil to our consumers while optimizing the use of raw materials. Embracing the principles of the circular economy, we are committed to combining innovative design with the recycling and reuse of materials. We’ve set ambitious targets for each component of our packaging, ensuring that our bottles are made from 100% recycled materials by 2030.

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The world generates over 2 billion tons of waste annually, and this number is expected to increase by 70% by 2050.

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91% of plastic produced is not recycled, leading to massive accumulation in landfills and the environment.

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People could be ingesting up to 5 grams of plastic weekly, roughly the weight of a credit card.
Sustainable Packaging

Our 2030 Target

  • 100% Recycled Glass Bottles: Ensure all our olive oil bottles are made from 100% recycled glass.
  • Low-Impact Labels: Use environmentally friendly labels for all products.
  • 100% Recycled Packaging Materials: Transition all packaging materials, including cardboard and capsules, to 100% recycled content.
  • Intelligent Packaging: Reduce packaging weight and eliminate non-essential materials throughout the production, transportation, and disposal processes.
  • Circular Economy Implementation: Fully integrate recycling and reuse practices across the entire supply chain.
Transparency and Traceability
Every Drop, Every Detail: Complete Transparency from Grove to Table
Close-up of an Elixir de Azeitona olive oil bottle with a visible QR code, highlighting transparency and traceability.

Our commitment to transparency and traceability is not just about meeting market demands; it’s about ensuring integrity in every step of our production process, from the olive groves to your table.

To achieve the highest level of transparency, we have implemented blockchain technology across our supply chain. Blockchain is a secure, decentralized system that records every transaction or change in the production process.

For Elixir de Azeitona, this means that every step—from the cultivation and harvesting of olives to the bottling and distribution of our olive oil—is documented and accessible. This system ensures that every bottle of our olive oil can be traced back to its origin, providing full visibility into the entire production process. Whether it’s the location of the olive grove, the specific batch of olives used, or the methods of extraction and packaging, all information is securely stored and easily traceable.

Elixir de Azeitona is deeply committed to sustainability, quality, and transparency, making us a leader in the olive oil industry. Our dedication to environmentally responsible practices starts in the olive groves of Turkey and extends to every bottle we produce. By integrating sustainable farming, innovative packaging, and cutting-edge traceability, we ensure that each product contributes to a healthier planet. As we look to 2030 and beyond, we remain focused on setting new industry standards, fostering trust with our customers, and creating a more sustainable future. Join us in cultivating a greener world, one bottle at a time.