Oli Vogue in the Press
She Brought Her Cretan Heritage to Gemlik
After 15 years in management at a global airline company, female entrepreneur Pelin Canbay decided to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors, who came from Crete through the population exchange, and founded the Oli Vogue brand in Gemlik.
Every Drop in the Bottle Is the Rebirth of a Migration Story
Pelin Canbay’s story is not simply about a corporate professional turning to nature and the land. It goes much further back. The story begins when a Cretan family with seven generations of heritage arrived in Gemlik, then evolved through discipline and vision before finding its way into every bottle. Speaking about her brand, she says: “It is the modern expression of a way of life passed down through seven generations. It is not just a traditional story, but an expression of values. Every drop in our bottles represents the rebirth of a migration story, patience, and culture.”
With its roots giving life to the soil and its shade offering comfort to people, the olive tree is a timeless symbol of nature. Oli Vogue honors this ancient heritage with respect on World Olive Tree Day.
Protecting the olive tree, a symbol of thousands of years of culture, labor, and abundance, is part of our responsibility to nature, the past, and the future. We remain committed to purity, sustainability, and the true value of the land. Happy World Olive Tree Day.
She Left Aviation and Invested in the Land with Her Husband
After her career in the aviation industry, Pelin Canbay began cultivating her ancestral lands in Gemlik, Bursa, together with her husband, Alpay Canbay. They now offer olive oil produced from early harvest olives under the Oli Vogue brand in both Türkiye and Europe.
She Brought Her Cretan Heritage to Gemlik
Pelin Canbay spent many years working as an executive in the aviation industry. She left her career in the skies behind and turned her attention to olive oil. Together with her husband, Alpay Canbay, she began cultivating their ancestral lands in Gemlik, Bursa. They launched olive oil produced from early harvest olives under the Oli Vogue brand in both Türkiye and Europe, and soon received their first award for its taste.
Istanbul Hosted a Festival Bringing Together Timeless Flavors
The award-winning guest of the festival, which featured a variety of distinctive flavors, was Oli Vogue. Created by businesswoman Pelin Canbay using early harvest olives from Gemlik, Oli Vogue became one of the highlights of the event. Canbay said, “We were delighted to take part in this festival, which supports local producers.”
Oli Vogue Olive Oil Was the Sole Olive Oil Brand at the 5th IstCookFest
Premium natural olive oil brand Oli Vogue participated in the 5th IstCookFest upon the special invitation of AGAFED Chairman Ahmet Karaman. Brand founder Pelin Canbay said, “It is a great honor to be here as the only olive oil brand.”
Olive Oil Warning from Oli Vogue: Products from 2023 Are Still on the Market
As Türkiye’s 2025-2026 olive oil harvest season begins, industry representatives are warning consumers about stocks remaining from the previous high-yield season. Oli Vogue founder Pelin Canbay drew attention to older olive oils on the market that may not have been stored under proper conditions and emphasized that consumers should be more conscious about reading product labels.
Olive Oil Industry Warns Consumers: Products from 2023 Are Still on the Market
Pelin Canbay, founder of Gemlik-based olive oil producer Oli Vogue, said that the risk is increasing because consumers do not pay enough attention to reading labels. She warned, “Old olive oils are even being sold in plastic bottles and without branding. A large portion of these products are already oxidized.”
Industry Warning: “Be Careful When Buying” as Oxidized Olive Oils from 2023 Remain on the Market
Oli Vogue founder Pelin Canbay stated that oxidized oils remaining from 2023, as well as unbranded products sold below the market average, may pose risks. She emphasized that consumers should check the harvest year and analysis reports provided on product labels.
Industry Warning: “Be Careful When Buying” as Oxidized Olive Oils from 2023 Remain on the Market
As Türkiye’s 2025-2026 olive oil harvest season begins, industry representatives are warning consumers about adulteration and improperly stored old stocks remaining from the previous high-yield season.
“Be Careful When Buying”: Oxidized Olive Oils from 2023 Are Still on the Market
As the new olive oil harvest season begins, industry representatives are warning consumers about adulteration and old stocks that may have been stored under unsuitable conditions. Oli Vogue founder Pelin Canbay stated that oxidized oils remaining from 2023, as well as unbranded products sold below the market average, may pose risks.
Olive Oil Industry Warning: Products from 2023 Are Still on the Market
Pelin Canbay, founder of the Oli Vogue brand, drew attention to older olive oils on the market that may not have been stored under proper conditions and emphasized that consumers should be more conscious about reading product labels.
Warning About Old Olive Oil Stocks: “2023 Harvest Products May Still Be on Store Shelves”
Experts are urging consumers to pay close attention to labels in the new season and to be particularly cautious about older olive oils from the 2023 harvest. Oli Vogue founder Pelin Canbay said that some olive oils from the 2023 harvest may still be on supermarket shelves and may not have been stored under proper conditions, emphasizing the importance of becoming more informed about reading product labels.