EGEO NORTE – OUR BRAND STORY
Where health meets the power of women.
I am İlayda Tanrıver Saraç, co-founder of the Egeo Norte brand. Combining a deep-rooted agricultural heritage with modern production techniques, we embarked on a new journey in Bozcaada. Egeo Norte was born from a philosophy grounded in respect for nature, scientific precision, and sustainable production.
Our Roots & Inspiration
Egeo Norte takes its name from the Spanish expression “North Aegean.” The name reflects both the Mediterranean character of our Arbequina olives and the harsh yet fertile climate of Bozcaada in the Northern Aegean. The island’s unique wind, rocky soil, and sea breeze give our olives their strong aromatic profile.
Organic Farming & Production
As of 2022, we fully transitioned to organic farming certification. Our 17,000+ Arbequina trees in Bozcaada grow in a single orchard with controlled irrigation and balanced nutrition. Olives are handpicked and processed using cold-press techniques at 18–22 °C.
Each harvest season, pesticide residue, acidity, and polyphenol levels are measured and documented by independent laboratories. Every drop reflects a production model true to nature and science.
🌱 Our Natural Product Range
Egeo Norte is more than an olive oil brand. Our mission is to bring the purity of nature into every aspect of daily life. With this vision, we have developed the following products:
- Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Arbequina & Arbosana)
- Raw, unprocessed breakfast olives
- Cold-processed natural olive oil soaps
- Peelings made with olive prunings & almond shells
- Raw almonds and naturally shade-dried fruits
All our products are free from additives, colorants, and preservatives. Egeo Norte unites the richness of the soil, the guidance of science, and ethical production.
Egeo Norte Olive Oils – Technical Details
- Acidity: 0.2% – 0.3%
- Polyphenols: 450+ ppm
- Processing time: Pressed within 4 hours of harvest
- International quality grade: Premium Extra Virgin
Women-Powered Production
Egeo Norte is a women-led initiative and a social impact brand. Many women from Bozcaada and surrounding regions take active roles in harvesting, production, and packaging. For us, production is not merely an economic activity, but an arena for knowledge-sharing, sustainable development, and solidarity.
🥇 Awards & Recognitions
The international awards we have received in such a short time reflect the precision and dedication behind our production:
- • London IOOC 2024 – Gold Medal
- • Anatolian IOOC 2024 – Gold Medal
- • Olive Istanbul 2023 – Gold Medal
- • Olive Istanbul 2024 – Gold Medal
Egeo Norte – The Soul of the North Aegean, the Heart of the Olive.
The meeting point of organic, analytical, and ethical production. Egeo Norte is the story of olive trees rooted in the rocky soils of Bozcaada. Every drop carries the harmony of nature, labor, and science.
“Egeo Norte — Where health meets the power of women.”