Marmarabirlik has put Europe's giant supermarket chain on its agenda

Marmarabirlik, a Turkish olive and olive oil cooperative that exports to 74 countries, is preparing to enter a major European retail chain, Chairman Ali Yıldız said. The group has reached weekly e-commerce sales of 6,000 units in Russia and is targeting new markets in the Middle East as part of its export expansion. The move matters because landing a large European grocery partner would mark a step-change in volume for the cooperative beyond its existing 74-country footprint. Investors and traders should watch for confirmation of which European chain Marmarabirlik signs with and the timing of first shipments, alongside progress on Middle East market entries.