German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

In an exclusive interview with GIZ Lebanon, Balsam Abou Shacra, founder of Turas, discusses the company’s journey of blending tradition with innovation to address challenges in Lebanon’s olive sector. Turas transforms surplus olives into a unique paste, creating new market opportunities for local farmers. With support from GIZ and Berytech, Turas is revitalizing Lebanon’s olive heritage while driving sustainable growth.

Turas Wins Berytech REAF Program

September 20, 2016

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Turas was selected for Berytech's REAF Program and, after three months of pre-incubation and six months of incubation, emerged as the winner. The program provided essential training, funding, and networking, enabling Turas to scale and advance its mission of preserving Lebanon’s olive heritage.

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Turas Exclusive Interview with GIZ

Turas Wins Berytech REAF Program