Balochistan's olive oil shines at global contest
According to a press statement released on Tuesday, the minister referred to the news of Loralai Olives — a premium olive oil brand from Balochistan's Loralai district — winning the Silver Award at the 2025 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest. Out of over 1,200 global entries, Loralai Olives was recognised for its quality, sustainable production, and packaging.
'This global recognition is a proud moment for every Pakistani and validates our long-standing efforts to build a self-reliant agriculture sector,' said Tanveer.
He credited the government's Olive Cultivation Initiative, launched in 2012, which provided certified saplings, extraction units, training, and export support.
Loralai Olives, or 'LO,' partnered with Balochistan growers and used cold extraction technology, meeting international standards for acidity, purity, and flavour.
'At a time when Pakistan imports $4.5 billion worth of edible oil annually, this recognition proves we have the land, climate, and talent to reverse that trend,' said the minister.ederal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, hailed the international recognition of Pakistani olive oil as a landmark achievement aligned with the ministry's vision of agricultural self-sufficiency.
According to a press statement released on Tuesday, the minister referred to the news of Loralai Olives — a premium olive oil brand from Balochistan's Loralai district — winning the Silver Award at the 2025 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest. Out of over 1,200 global entries, Loralai Olives was recognised for its quality, sustainable production, and packaging.
'This global recognition is a proud moment for every Pakistani and validates our long-standing efforts to build a self-reliant agriculture sector,' said Tanveer.
He credited the government's Olive Cultivation Initiative, launched in 2012, which provided certified saplings, extraction units, training, and export support.
Loralai Olives, or 'LO,' partnered with Balochistan growers and used cold extraction technology, meeting international standards for acidity, purity, and flavour.
'At a time when Pakistan imports $4.5 billion worth of edible oil annually, this recognition proves we have the land, climate, and talent to reverse that trend,' said the minister.
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