ZAITUN FACTORY
FROM THE GROVE, WITH CARE
Raparin Group · Zaitun Factory

From the olive grove
to every drop.

Rooted in Kurdistan's olive-growing traditions, Zaitun Factory connects cultivation, olive processing and oil production in a journey shaped by care for the fruit, attention to quality and respect for local communities.

Explore the Journey ↗ Our Product Areas
Olive cultivation · Oil production · Quality · Packaging
Olive harvesting in Koye, Kurdistan Region
A tradition carried into every bottle
Local Growing RegionsHalabja & Sulaimaniyah region
From Fruit to OilCare at every stage
Local RootsRegional cultivation
Careful ProcessingFrom fruit to oil
Quality FocusProduction & handling
Olive plantation in Akre, Duhok province
Olive harvesting in the Kurdistan Region
A heritage of cultivation
Discover Zaitun Factory

Where regional heritage meets modern production.

Zaitun Factory is Raparin Group's olive-focused business, connecting the value of locally grown olives with the possibilities of modern processing and product development. Our vision is to celebrate the olive as an agricultural resource, a culinary tradition and a source of opportunity for local communities.

From olive selection and processing to oil quality, packaging and customer experience, each stage matters. Our work is guided by respect for the raw material, responsible agricultural practices and relationships with growers.

✓Olive cultivation connected to Halabja and villages in the Sulaimaniyah region.
✓Careful handling, processing and product consistency.
✓Support for agricultural knowledge and community partnerships.
Explore Growing Regions ↗
Fresh olive Natural oil Careful processing
The olive, in motion

A small fruit with a remarkable journey.

The olive passes through several important stages before becoming a finished product. This dimensional illustration brings that transformation into the page: the fruit rotates, golden-beige oil drops move through the scene, and the surrounding rings create a sense of depth.

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Harvest with Care

Fruit condition, harvest timing and handling influence the quality of the raw material.

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Controlled Processing

Appropriate preparation and extraction help separate oil from the olive fruit.

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Protected Product

Suitable storage and packaging help protect oil quality through distribution.

The olive's journey

From the trees to the factory, then to the table.

Scroll through the five stages. The image, progress line and highlighted step change as you move through the production story.

Olive orchard in Koye, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Stage 01 · CultivationWhere the journey begins.
Olive harvesting in the Kurdistan Region
Stage 02 · HarvestSelected with care.
Olive oil processing equipment in a facility in Halabja
Stage 03 · Factory processingFrom fruit to oil.
Industrial production and packaging environment
Stage 04 · Quality & packagingPrepared and protected.
Delivery truck transporting goods
Stage 05 · Market distributionFrom factory to market.
Olive orchard in Koye, Kurdistan
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Cultivation

Rooted in the land

The journey begins with olive trees and the people who care for them. Orchard management, seasonal conditions and harvesting decisions all influence the fruit that reaches processing.

Olive grovesTree careLocal knowledge
Olive harvest in Kurdistan
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Harvest & selection

From branch to processing

Careful harvesting and handling help protect olive quality. Sorting and removing unsuitable fruit prepare the harvest for the next stage.

HarvestSortingHandling
Olive oil processing equipment
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Factory processing

The transformation into oil

Olives are prepared and processed to separate oil from the other fruit components. Appropriate equipment, process controls and timely handling matter to the final result.

PreparationExtractionSeparation
Production and packaging environment
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Quality & packaging

Protected for the next stage

Suitable storage, clean packaging and clear product information help protect the finished oil. Quality claims should be supported by appropriate testing.

Quality checksStorageBottling
Truck transporting goods for distribution
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Market & distribution

From factory to table

The final stage connects the finished product with retailers, food businesses and households. Packaging and dependable distribution help the product reach customers.

Product readinessDistributionCustomer use
Our product areas

Olive products, with the fruit at the heart of it all.

Our product vision centres on olive oil and table olives, with possibilities for other olive-derived products as the business develops.

Olive oil for culinary use01 / OLIVE OIL

Olive Oil

Olive oil for cooking, dressing and everyday dining, with quality influenced by processing, storage and verification.

From olive to oil↗
Olives gathered during a Kurdistan harvest02 / TABLE OLIVES

Table Olives

Olives prepared as a food product for meals and sharing platters, with appropriate preparation and preservation.

Traditional food culture↗
Olive oil in a culinary setting03 / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Olive-Derived Products

Potential development may include olive-based personal-care products, subject to formulation, safety assessment and applicable requirements.

Future possibilities↗
Illustrative olive processing line
Machinery & technology

Equipment that supports consistency and care.

Olive processing uses a sequence of equipment and controls. The configuration depends on production scale, product type and the quality requirements of the operation.

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Sorting & Washing Systems

Prepare the incoming harvest and help remove leaves, debris and unsuitable fruit.

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Crushing & Malaxation

Prepare olive paste for extraction under appropriate process conditions.

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Centrifugal Separation & Filtration

Separate oil from other components and manage clarity as required.

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Storage & Bottling Lines

Support suitable storage, clean filling, packaging consistency and product handling.

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Quality Control Equipment

Support sampling, inspection and appropriate laboratory testing.

ZAITUNOLIVE OILFROM KURDISTAN
From production to packaging

A finished product, protected for the journey.

Packaging is part of the product experience and an important step in protecting olive oil. Suitable containers, hygienic filling, secure closure, batch identification and clear labelling help prepare the product for storage and distribution.

This animated bottle is a visual concept for the Zaitun brand, not a representation of an approved or existing product label.

Suitable ContainersPackaging selected for the product
Hygienic FillingClean and controlled handling
Clear LabellingProduct and batch information
Careful StorageProtection from light, heat and air
Cultivation regions

Connected to the olive-growing communities of Kurdistan.

Our cultivation story focuses on Halabja and villages across the Sulaimaniyah region. Local growing conditions and agricultural experience are important parts of the olive value chain.

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Halabja

A key region in our cultivation narrative, where orchard care, local agricultural knowledge and seasonal conditions shape the harvest.

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Qaladze

Part of the wider Sulaimaniyah-region village network identified in our olive-growing activities.

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Penjwen

A regional community within the cultivation story, with emphasis on local participation and responsible orchard practices.

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Ranya

One of the villages included in the broader olive-growing area described by Raparin Group.

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Chamchamal

A named part of the regional cultivation network connecting olive production with local communities.

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Local Partnerships

Relationships with growers can support shared agricultural knowledge and stronger local value chains.

Olive harvesting in the Kurdistan Region
Sustainability & community

Better outcomes begin with responsible relationships.

Olive cultivation can create value beyond the finished product. Responsible farming, thoughtful use of resources and strong relationships with local growers can help support a resilient agricultural sector.

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Responsible CultivationEncourage practices that protect tree health, soil and the surrounding environment.
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Local Agricultural PartnershipsRecognise the knowledge and contribution of farmers in cultivation areas.
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Regional Economic ValueSupport the development of local agricultural products and value-added processing.
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Continuous ImprovementSeek practical ways to improve handling, efficiency and waste management.
The taste of tradition

Discover the journey behind the olive.

Learn more about Zaitun Factory, its olive-growing focus, oil production vision and commitment to agricultural communities in Kurdistan.

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ZAITUN FACTORY Olive cultivation · Oil production · Quality · Community Part of Raparin Group Holding