Kristal, producing olive oil for 70 years
Natural Extra Virgin which is produced with Kristal brand, having left 70 years behind, has been chosen the best olive oil in Turkiye by the most distinguished olive oil experts and gourmets.
Founded in 1938, Kristal is one of the first "companies" in Turkish private sector and the first olive oil brand. It is the first producer of 'Riviera' type olive oil in Turkiye. Having left 70 years behind, Kristal has been chosen 'the best olive oil in Turkiye' by the most distinguished olive oil experts and gourmets this year.
In 2000, Kristal received "Oil Master Golden Lion Award" in Italy Verona Soul 2000 competition which is the biggest and the most important test in Italy.
Noel Micaleff, chairman of Kristal Oil which was founded under the leadership of Micaleff family having 150 years of history in Turkiye, says "We consider esteem more valuable then money as a family tradition. Thus, we stayed in our own area and preferred to do the best in our job. And I think we have succeeded. In fact the fourth generation meets Kristal... Mothers, Grandmothers, even mothers of grandmothers grew with Kristal. Now, the mothers of future grow with Kristal."
Noel Micaleff thinks that why he looks younger than he is results from olive oil. He says "People using olive oil stay young, at least don' t get older easly, it has a beautifying effect in body... Additionaly it is heart friendly. It reduces the risk of heart attack. It has numerous advantages. Olive oil production is a difficult profession that required patience. That' s why we have been working to produce the most qualified and delicious olive oil for 70 years."
About Kristal Natural Extra Virgin chosen the best olive oil in Turkiye, Noel Micaleff says "Our extra virgin is a really high grade and popular oil in respect of taste, density, color and other criteria. We understand this from our customers' interest for 70 years. Of course we are proud of that Kristal has been chosen 'the best olive oil'. But the public's attention for 70 years is real award."