Pieralisi, a world leader in the production of oil processing machines, puts Italian innovation at the service of Tunisian olive oil. And at the Mediterranean Agriculture and Food Fair – SMA MEDFOOD 2026, to be held from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th May in Sfax will be present with a large stand showcasing the latest solutions developed for its olive oil machinery. The biennial B2B trade fair, which has brought together producers, processors, technology providers, financial institutions, and investors since 2002, aims to consolidate Sfax as a platform for partnerships, trade, and agricultural innovation, with over 150 national and international exhibitors.
An occasion where the Pieralisi managers of the North African country will be joined by both Italian and Spanish colleagues, to underline the attention that the company places on a constantly growing market, that of Tunisia both in the volumes of oil produced (in the last campaign behind only Spain), and also with an eye on quality.
And it is no coincidence that, during the trade fair, Pieralisi will also be the protagonist of a special conference on the afternoon of Friday 15 May on the topic: "Advanced technologies for the extraction of extra virgin olive oils: quality and yield"The meeting will be attended directly byPieralisi CEO, Engineer Aldino Zeppelli. With him the prof. Maurice Servili, a point of reference for technological research in the oil mill at an international level, Faten Zoghlami and Ali Zouaghi, respectively general manager and responsible for commercial development/customer assistance of Pieralisi Tunisia & Maghreb, with the conclusions entrusted to Rodrigo Fanor Jaen Gonzales, CEO of Pieralisi Spain,
In a context where Tunisia is establishing itself as a leading player in the global olive oil market, challenges related to quality, process performance, and technological innovation become essential to sustain the sector's competitiveness and meet the demands of international markets. The meeting promoted by Pieralisi offers strategic insights into the technological levers capable of supporting the sector's transition towards higher market segments. and to sustainably consolidate Tunisia's premium positioning in national and international markets.
In short, a conference of international experts and industry representatives to share analysis, feedback, and innovations regarding the extraction of extra virgin olive oils. With specific objectives: to support the momentum of excellence in the Tunisian olive oil sector, highlighting the key role of technological innovation and scientific research in improving the quality of extra virgin olive oils, optimizing extraction processes and yields, preserving nutritional and organoleptic characteristics, meeting the demands of international markets, and thus strengthening Tunisia's position as a leading player.
