Turkey's olive sector in a global competition environment: An analysis on Gemlik olive producers

Globalization has become an important factor today. Countries must effectively understand the importance and continuity of this concept in order to take part in international areas. The study examines the development, dimensions and effects of globalization. The study explores Turkey's position against the olive sector and other countries in a global competitive environment. The state of the olive sector and the historical development of the olive sector in the world and Turkey have been examined. This is to help predict the future by comparing the history of the sector and the present state. In the olive and olive oil industry in our country, it is important to determine the current situation, the problems and potential to determine the correct conditions for the production of olives, quality standards and what needs to be done to improve competitiveness. In order to increase Turkey's level of competitiveness, it is necessary to understand the solution of the problems encountered and follow appropriate policies. The study examined the current status of the olive sector and the potential of Turkey in the sector. The current situation of the sector in the world and in our country has been established by researching concrete information about the olive sector. In the following sections, the situation, problems and solutions of the olive industry in Turkey and the world are covered in competitiveness. In our study, problems in the olive industry in Turkey have been investigated and solution proposals have been analyzed. The survey for the manufacturers of the Gemlik olives has been conducted. Industry questions have been addressed to manufacturers and data has been analyzed and findings have been interpreted as a result of the responses received.