In the session where the reduction and recycling of food waste and the correct use of natural resources and their positive effects on a sustainable future were discussed;

Journalist and Writer Cem Seymen, explained the positive impact of protecting our natural resources on the agricultural economy. Cem Seymen drew attention to the fact that protecting natural resources is a necessity for sustainable agriculture, which he referred to as an approach that aims to balance environmental, social and economic dimensions in agricultural production. Stating that the main purpose of sustainable agriculture is to protect these resources and leave them to future generations safely in the agricultural sector, where natural resource use is intense, Cem Seymen emphasized the responsibility that falls on all of us in protecting all natural resources, especially water, in his speech.

Orkide Marketing Manager Dilek Eker; explained the process of developing a new environmentally friendly and high added value product in Hakbay, a group company, which was implemented as a new investment project on the path Orkide set out on with the aim of eliminating the ecotoxic effects of vegetable waste oils formed during the production and consumption of vegetable oils. He drew attention to the fact that “Q Oil Fatty Acid”, which is produced by processing the vegetable waste oils formed as a result of the refining of raw vegetable oil in Orkide’s zero-waste licensed production facilities with the latest technology system in Hakbay, a group company with zero-waste license, in the most efficient way and making them valuable, contributes to environmental sustainability, provides a source for energy production in bioenergy facilities and offers a value-added product to industries such as chemicals, feed, etc.

Gastronomy Researcher and Traditional Turkish Cuisine Expert Şefika Günyel explained the correct use of vegetable oils in households and professional kitchens in her speech and shared her suggestions with the participants on how to reduce the amount of vegetable waste oils generated at these points.

At the Orkide Flavor Kitchen, located in the experience area of ​​Brand Week Istanbul, delicacies prepared with Orkide products by Chef Eyüp Kemal Sevinç and Orkide's frying chef Kenan Gün were offered to participants throughout the event.

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The 3rd Food Innovation Summit and Food Plus & Food Adders Award Ceremony organized by the Food, Beverage and Agricultural Policy Research Center (GIFT) was held at the Boğaziçi University Culture Center. GIFT, which set out to discuss innovation in food and bring together value-added product brands, awarded the “most innovative” products in 3 different categories at the 35rd Food Plus Awards Ceremony. The award-winning products were determined by a jury of 74 people consisting of sector officials, academics, health professionals, sectoral associations and members of the press working in different areas of the food sector.

Within the scope of the 3rd Food Plus & Food Plus Awards “Most Innovative Food Waste Reduction Product/Initiative” In the category, the product “Q Oil Fatty Acid”, which is produced by processing waste oils containing +50% water resulting from the refining of raw vegetable oil in Orkide’s zero waste licensed production facilities with the latest technology system and making it valuable, was deemed worthy of the award at Hakbay, another zero waste licensed group company. The award was presented to Hakbay Production Facility Manager Birol Cavaş by GIFT Secretary General İrem Yakışıklı.

It was emphasized that “Q Oil Fatty Acid”, obtained by recycling waste vegetable oils, contributes to environmental sustainability, provides a resource for energy production in bioenergy facilities, and offers a value-added product to industries such as chemicals, feed, etc.

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Olizzi, which produces carefully prepared olive oils for people who pay attention to what they eat, meets olive oil lovers with its delicious options both on online sales platforms and in select stores. Olizzi, which brings the best Turkish olive oils to customers worldwide, is a brand that aims to provide comprehensive information to the consumer, from the storage of olive oil to matching it with the right food, and the meaning of analysis results. Turkey continues its global growth by exporting to the United Arab Emirates and South Korea after the USA and Japan.

Olizzi, which carries the miracle of olive oil from the branch to the table, offers a rich product portfolio with olive oils with high nutritional and polyphenol values, produced from early and variegated harvest olives, all hand-picked and processed with the cold pressing method. Olizzi's products meet its consumers in single-use 10 ML packages, 100 ML, 250 ML and 500 ML glass bottles, 2 LT and 5 LT cans.

The product range offered by Olizzi is as follows:

•    Olizzi Premium Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Olizzi Premium Organic Olive Oil, which won the Silver Medal in the world's most prestigious olive oil competitions Olive Japan 2020, JOOPrize 2021, Olive Japan 2022 and JOOPrize 2023 and the Gold Medal in Berlin GOOA 2023, is an organic, early harvest, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. It has high polyphenol values ​​and is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Olizzi Premium Organic is a delightful option for early harvest enthusiasts. With its high bitterness, pungency and fruity flavor, it brings the magnificent taste of early harvest olives to your meals. It reveals itself in pairings such as tomatoes, boiled eggs, cheese, pomegranate syrup, avocado, smoked meat, pan-fried vegetables and meat. Olizzi Premium Organic is preferred for marinating, dressing and sautéing with its rich flavor notes.

•    Olizzi Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Olizzi Everyday Olive Oil, which won the Silver Medal at JOOPrize 2021 and JOOPrize 2023, one of the most prestigious olive oil competitions in the world, is an early harvest, cold-pressed natural extra virgin olive oil. It has high polyphenol values ​​and is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. It reveals its taste in a wide range of green and vegetable salads, drizzled over hot dishes, boiled or oven-baked vegetables, and in pairings such as pan-fried vegetables and meat. Olizzi Everyday is preferred for pan-frying, baking, roasting and barbecue with its rich flavor notes.

•    Olizzi Baby Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Olizzi Baby Organic Olive Oil, which won the Silver Medal at Berlin GOOA 2023, one of the most prestigious olive oil competitions in the world, is an organic, variegated harvest, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. Olizzi Baby Organic is a good choice for those who like a rich and smooth taste with high fruitiness, balanced bitterness and pungency levels, and a soft drinking olive oil. We quickly send our olives, which we hand-pick when pouring from green to variegated in October-November, to cold pressing. We obtain our high-quality and delicious extra virgin organic olive oil with a low free fatty acid ratio using completely physical methods. It has high polyphenol values ​​and is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. With its low-balanced bitterness, pungency and high fruity flavor, Olizzi Baby Organic adds flavor to the whole family's meals and appeals to every palate in the house. It can be paired with cold and hot dishes; It is suitable for use in purees, soups, boiling and sauces.

•    Olizzi Classic Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Olizzi Classic Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an organic, variegated harvest, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. We quickly send our olives, which we hand-pick in October-November when they are still turning from green to variegated, to cold-pressing. We obtain our high-quality and delicious extra virgin organic olive oil with a low free fatty acid content using completely physical methods. Olizzi Classic Organic Olive Oil takes your daily meals one step further. With its unique flavor, balanced and fruity taste, it is produced for you to crown the flavor of every plate from your soups to pan-fried vegetables, salads and meat dishes with extra virgin olive oil.

•    Olizzi Pomegranate Syrup: Olizzi Pome Pomegranate Syrup is a 100% natural pomegranate syrup obtained by meticulously picking and squeezing pomegranates grown meticulously in the Harran Plain during their season. Thanks to this method, 100% pomegranate syrup is achieved and it does not contain any added sugar, additives or preservatives other than pomegranate juice. Olizzi Pome Pome Pomegranate Syrup adds a rich flavor to meals by offering a perfect balance of sweet and sour. Olizzi Pome Pomegranate Syrup is a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of flavors from salads to meat dishes, appetizers to sauces. With its intense pomegranate aroma and sweet-sour taste, it makes your meals unforgettable. During the marination phase, you can marinate meat or vegetables with Olizzi Pome Pomegranate Syrup and add flavor. You can add flavor to salad sauces or other food sauces by adding it to them, and you can benefit from its seasoning feature by pouring it directly over the food or using it during cooking in various dishes.

•    Olizzi Bliss: We obtain our St. John's Wort oil by pressing the St. John's Wort flower, which we collect from Akseki forests, one of the valuable regions of Turkey in terms of biodiversity, into our olive oil using the maceration method.

Olizzi products are available in Turkey through the website olizzi.com.tr, marketplaces (Trendyol, Hepsiburada, Pazarama), selected gourmet food markets, the Tazedirekt online store, and Antalya Sabiha Gökçen and Antalya Airport International Terminals. In the United States, they can be purchased through the website olizzi.com, marketplaces (Amazon.com), various online wholesale marketplaces, selected gourmet markets, and the popular grocery chain Erewhon. You can also purchase Olizzi products in South Korea, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.

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