Ayvalık Facility

Our environmentally responsible integrated continuous olive oil extraction facility in Ayvalık, which was fully modernized in 2015 and had its processing capacity doubled in 2022, serves not only olive growers in the Ayvalık-Edremit region but also producers throughout the Aegean Region. With a processing capacity of 160 tons per day, olives harvested from groves and delivered to our facility in olive crates undergo sorting and washing before being processed through a two-phase continuous extraction system, where they are transformed into olive paste using physical methods. The paste is then passed through a decanter, which separates the oil from the pomace and olive wastewater. The olive oil obtained through this process is subsequently centrifuged and preserved in stainless steel tanks maintained at temperatures not exceeding 18°C. Following meticulous physical analyses and sensory evaluations conducted by our expert teams, the olive oils stored in these stainless steel tanks are purchased and then transported to our Bornova, İzmir facility in tanker trucks equipped with stainless steel storage tanks. At our facility, extra virgin olive oils are produced using the cold extraction method under carefully controlled conditions, with processing temperatures maintained below 27°C.

Our facility in Bornova, İzmir, established on a 20,000 m² site, was transformed in 2010 into an environmentally responsible, modern refinery equipped with advanced technology through the complete renewal of its production processes. At Kristal Oil, we combine our traditional understanding of taste with modern production technologies, placing quality, reliability, and sustainability at the core of all our manufacturing processes.

Refining is a critical production process that requires advanced technology, expertise, and precision. Crude olive oils that are not suitable for direct consumption, have high acidity levels or sensory defects, and are classified in the lampante category are made fit for consumption through appropriate refining processes.

All stages of production at our refinery operate within a closed system. Crude olive oils are converted into refined olive oil through the application of steam under vacuum using modern refining technologies. The refined olive oils obtained are then blended with Northern Aegean extra virgin olive oil at specified ratios to produce olive oil. To preserve production integrity, the products are transferred to our filling facility through stainless steel pipeline systems.

We source our extra virgin olive oils from our olive mill in Ayvalık as well as from trusted olive oil producers across Türkiye’s various olive-growing regions and transport them to our facility in Bornova, İzmir. Upon arrival, the olive oils undergo comprehensive physical, chemical, and sensory quality assessments conducted by our expert teams in our in-house laboratory. Following this meticulous evaluation process, the oils are stored in stainless steel tanks under temperature-controlled conditions not exceeding 18°C to preserve their quality characteristics. After filtration, our extra virgin olive oils are evaluated by our expert tasting panel to ensure the continuity of the distinctive flavor profile that Kristal Oil has delivered to consumers for decades, before being prepared for the filling stage.

Our extra virgin and Riviera olive oils undergo automated filling and packaging processes within closed systems designed to meet the highest standards of hygiene and quality. At every stage, from production to the finished product, we focus on preserving quality and product integrity, working to provide consumers with reliable products prepared with the utmost care.

At Kristal Oil, we support our commitment to quality and continuous development through ongoing investments. We continuously upgrade our filling and refining infrastructure in line with evolving needs, technological advancements, and growth objectives. As we expand our production capabilities for the future, we remain dedicated to strengthening our environmentally responsible production approach, technological expertise, and quality-focused mindset. Our goal is to combine our longstanding expertise in olive oil with modern production capabilities, bringing the distinctive Kristal taste together with the expectations of the future.