Japanese chef and olive oil tasting expert Hiromi Nakamura is introducing Turkish olive oils to the Far East under the brand name “ChefBlend,” blending local varieties to create a unique product for Japanese cuisine.
Nakamura teamed up with Turkish entrepreneur Bahar Alan, who has been working to bring Turkish olive oils to the global market. Together, they are fostering cross-cultural culinary collaboration between Japan and Türkiye.
Alan, who founded the NovaVera brand in 2017 and has since won international awards, began her journey by acquiring olive groves. She now produces high-quality olive oil that has received worldwide recognition.
At Nakamura’s invitation, Alan traveled to Ayvalık, Balıkesir, where the Japanese chef combined Memecik, Ayvalık, Trilye and
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