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Modern Olive Processing Plant Opens in the Kakheti Region
The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr. David Songulashvili, State Representative in the Kakheti region, Mr. Giorgi Aladashvili, and Member of Parliament for Gurjaani, Sagarejo, Dedoplistskaro, and Sighnaghi Municipalities, Mr. Gia Benashvili, opened a modern olive processing plant owned by Svanidze’s Olive.
The newly inaugurated factory is equipped with the latest Italian and German production systems. It fully complies with EU standards and can process up to 150 tonnes of olives per day.
“Olive cultivation is becoming more popular in Georgia. With the expansion of olive orchards, we expect higher yields every year. It is essential to process this product locally. This approach adds value and creates more jobs. The new plant will further support this process and improve many livelihoods. Its production capacity will boost local output and help expand exports. More high-quality Georgian products will enter global markets, supporting growth in our economy,” said Minister David Songulashvili.
The enterprise will create up to 150 seasonal jobs, with the majority of these positions to be filled by local residents. The operation of the factory will facilitate farmers’ access to olive processing and enhance the competitiveness of Georgian agribusiness in international markets.
“We aim to make Georgia one of the leading olive-producing countries on the world map. The plant will serve not only the orchards owned by Svanidze’s Olive but also accept harvests from farmers across Georgia. I would emphasize the vital importance of state support and the programs implemented by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture,” stated the company’s founder, Giorgi Svanidze.
Notably, with government support under the “Plant the Future” program, olive orchards have been established on 3,208 hectares nationwide, with co-financing exceeding GEL 22 million. In addition, through the “Preferential Agrocredit” program, 27 loans worth more than GEL 9 million have been issued to support olive cultivation, with the Rural Development Agency’s co-financing exceeding GEL 3 million.